Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a project management Senior Specialist to drive operational excellence within the Global Jordan Marketing Team, ensuring efficient and effective workflow process and business objectives are met with our Sample Process.

This role requires problem solving and navigating solutions to complex situations. Strong communication skills and ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas, clarify or resolve discrepancies, and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management is, a critical skill to bring to this role.

The candidate needs to be a self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity in a highly collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with the Jordan Global Brand Marketing Team and performing and driving key pillars of Project Management for our Sample Management Process: Workbacks, X-Functional Process Driver, Agency Partner Management, and overall End to End delivery, across the seasonal sample needs

A typical day/week includes:

• Project Manage multiple seasonal workstreams at one-time & provide detailed project tracking reports that identify key deliverables and timelines

• Manage vendor relationships and budget

• Partner with cross functional teams to drive dates and gates, to deliver on time & within budget

• Manage distribution of samples to photoshoot locations

• Manage purchasing process by opening PO’s, submitting contracts for Nike Legal, and partnering with Procurement, when needed.

• Drive cross functional alignment and communication with partners

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you will work with a diverse set of individuals, teams, and functions across Global & Geography organizations. This role reports directly to the Director, Project Management, Marketing, Global Jordan, and is encouraged to build and sustain strong relationships with Global Brand Marketing Field of Play Teams, Brand Creative, Retail Marketing, Product Developers, PLM’s, Entertainment and Sports Marketing, and Project Management function, in addition to outside vendors & agencies.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 1-2+ years of proven experience in Project Management or similar field

• Possess a clear passion for Project Management & a clear understanding of how to successfully manage scope, schedule & budget.

• Ability to see around corners and anticipate scope creep and timing issues.

• Ability to navigate and utilize complex Project Management tools.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong influencing & negotiating skills.

• A track record of implementing process.

• Ability to manage sample inventory, lifting boxes

• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

• Pro-active problem solver, with the ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.