Professional, GPS Program Management

Professional, GPS Program Management

LEVEL:35, ROLE, CATEGORY - BRAND: Nike Inc.

WHQ, GLOBAL

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The GPS Places Team is focused on delivering exceptional spaces and experiences that support employee engagement and business performance. With five key functions-program operations, real estate, standards, construction program management, and design-this team works together to build and maintain environments that help attract and retain top talent.

You'll collaborate with a dynamic team of GPS, and Nike business leaders, as well as external partners. This team thrives on problem-solving, clear communication, and delivering high-quality projects. Together, you'll ensure programs are completed efficiently, within budget, and aligned with Nike's vision and strategy.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate has strong technical, leadership and organizational skills. They are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments. This person has a robust understanding of construction safety, processes, contracts and capable of managing multiple stakeholders while advocating on behalf of Nike and our team's interests.

Key Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, construction program management or Design.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as an owner's representative.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management required.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of permitting and design / construction processes and contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and unblock work streams.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As a Professional Program Manager, you will oversee all aspects of projects on behalf of Nike at WHQ. You'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while fostering collaboration among all stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:
• Acts as Nike's representative, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and vision.

• Manages stakeholder communication, while collaborating with transition management and Nike's leaders.
• Develops plans for program execution, including risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Ensures all projects within the program adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Nike's standards and policies.
• Supports the procurement process, manages budgets and reporting to finance partners, and collaborates with legal on contracts while safeguarding project goals.
• Manages scope changes across projects to minimize disruptions while maintaining alignment with Nike's strategic goals.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.