About Nike

NIKE, Inc. is more than a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel; it's a powerhouse of innovation that outfits the world's best athletes while pushing the boundaries of human potential. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike fosters a culture that thrives on diversity, imagination, and bold achievement. The company seeks visionaries who dream big, think critically, and create disruptively. At Nike, every team member brings unique skills and passion to an ever-evolving landscape, contributing to the mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world (*If you have a body, you are an athlete).

Nike's Consumer Product and Innovation Technology (CP&I) team is at the forefront of digital transformation, partnering with Business Integration, Innovation, Merchandising, Footwear, Apparel, Planning, and Supply teams. By harnessing data, technology, processes, and top talent, CP&I builds a consumer-led, digitally native ecosystem that amplifies creativity and drives seamless product creation from planning to consumer delivery.

Role Overview

As a Principal Technical Product Manager in Nike's CP&I Product Management team, you will spearhead the strategic direction and execution of the Enterprise Product Catalog roadmap. This high-impact role spans the full product lifecycle—from ideation and development to launch and optimization—ensuring products are technically robust, deliver exceptional user experiences, and align with Nike's ambitious business goals. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, you'll navigate a matrixed organization, obsessing over consumers while balancing visionary strategy with tactical execution.

This position demands deep technical fluency, consumer obsession, and the agility to thrive in unknowns. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, operations, finance, legal, and global business leaders to deliver significant outcomes that fuel Nike's digital future.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll drive transformative initiatives for internal user-facing technical products supporting enterprise and end-consumer needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and owning the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, including new feature adoption, enhancements, scaling, and modernization in partnership with Engineering.
• Leading the prioritization and sequencing of data domains into unified, customer-facing products.
• Building robust business cases through data analysis and outcome modeling to inform strategic priorities.
• Partnering with business and technical stakeholders to identify needs, set priorities, and exceed goals.
• Crafting structured roadmaps for data modeling and ontology, ensuring semantic integrity and extensibility.
• Conducting root-cause analysis on issues, identifying systemic gaps, and driving resolutions.
• Defining and communicating performance metrics across the organization at the appropriate detail level.

Qualifications & Requirements

Nike seeks a lifelong learner with a proven track record in technical product management. Essential qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Deep technical and data fluency, with advanced skills in translating complex engineering concepts into actionable product strategies.
• Demonstrated success in delivering significant business outcomes in matrixed environments.
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to distill data into eloquent insights.
• Strategic vision paired with meticulous attention to detail, consumer obsession, and accountability for commitments.

Experience in enterprise product catalogs, data ontologies, and cross-functional leadership is highly valued. Alignment with Nike's mission to innovate for athletes worldwide is non-negotiable.

Benefits & Perks

Joining Nike means accessing world-class benefits designed for high performers. Enjoy competitive compensation estimated at $220,000–$280,000 annually (based on Retail/Tech sector benchmarks with buffer), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and employee discounts on iconic Nike products. Perks include on-site fitness centers, flexible work options, generous paid time off, parental leave, and wellness programs. Nike's Beaverton campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including collaborative spaces and innovation labs.

Career Growth

At Nike, career trajectories are limitless for those who deliver. As a Principal Technical Product Manager, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and global leaders, positioning you for advancement into senior product leadership, VP roles, or broader innovation initiatives. Nike invests in professional development through mentorship, training, and stretch assignments, ensuring you grow alongside the company's digital evolution.

Why Join Us

This is your chance to work with the most creative minds in sportswear, leveraging technology to obsess over consumers and obliterate boundaries. Nike's CP&I team is building the future of product creation—digitally native, consumer-led, and boundary-pushing. In Beaverton, Oregon, you'll thrive in a collaborative, diverse environment that rewards bold ideas and tangible impact. If you're a strategic thinker with technical prowess ready to align with Nike's iconic mission, this role will propel your career to new heights.

Role FAQs

What is the work environment like?

Highly matrixed and cross-functional, involving global and local teams in a dynamic, innovative setting.

Is remote work possible?

This role is based in Beaverton, Oregon, with potential for hybrid flexibility per Nike policies.

What technologies are involved?

Cutting-edge data platforms, enterprise catalogs, ontologies, and digital tools for product innovation.

How does Nike support diversity?

Nike's culture embraces diversity, fostering inclusive teams that drive creativity and excellence.

What is the estimated salary range?

$220,000–$280,000 USD yearly, based on experience and market rates with upside buffer.