Senior Director Global Tech Innovation
Architecture
Senior Director Global Tech Innovation
Gdańsk
Type of work
Undetermined
Experience
Senior
Employment Type
Permanent
Operating mode
Office
Tech stack
Cloud Computing
DevOps
AWS
Kubernetes
AI
Machine Learning
Docker
Jenkins
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
Job description
Online interview
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a Sr. Director Global Tech Innovation for the Global Technology Innovation Office (TIO) reporting to the VP Technology Innovation. The TIO will lead ground breaking innovation practices and champion a culture of innovation throughout the enterprise to drive a coordinated innovation strategy and roadmap.
In your role you will build outstanding innovations and optimizations in partnership with key business teams across the company to advise the agenda for technology innovations that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace. You should have knowledge of the latest technologies and are interested in their implementation and have a deep understanding of their limitations. This role is based in our GDANSK office and as such, you will be encouraged to partner with leadership in EMEA, not limited to TIO.
To make it clear, we're not looking for just anyone. We're looking for someone special, someone who has these experiences and clearly demonstrates these skills:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for strategic planning, financial growth and group leadership consistent with the Corporate Vision, strategy, mission and objectives.
- Responsible for business planning, establishing and communicating group goals, performance targets and objectives, and development of the annual business plans.
- Coaches staff, crafts opportunities for staff development, and makes decisions on hiring, performance management, recognition and rewards.
- Responsible for influencing and effectively driving decisions cross-functionally and across regions to meet the business and organizational goals.
- Develops internal and/or external partnerships that use resources and improve group responsiveness.
- Proactively advises business units regarding the development of new services and products that further support and strengthen the capabilities of the business unit and align with the ultimate goals and objectives of the enterprise.
- Makes significant buy/build and vendor selection decisions, including those that represent long-term strategic partnerships.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field (preferably master’s or Ph.D.) with10 years of proven experience
- Deep knowledge of software architecture and engineering standard methodologies, especially modern cloud computing stacks for processing big data and deploying microservices at scale. For example, AWS for cloud provider, EKS for Kubernetes, Docker for containers, Jenkins for CI/CD, Kafka, Spark, Nifi, etc.
- Highly organized and able to balance multiple timelines, priorities, and teams with ease. At the same time, able to quickly flex and pivot due to changing circumstances which present new opportunities for Nike.
- An effective communicator who can seamlessly cross between discussing high level vision with executives to low level tactics with the dev team. You are able to influence people and align efforts across teams to act as one in pursuit of a common goal.
- A constant learner who is passionate about staying at the forefront of the engineering and software landscape through reading journals, books, or blogs. In equal measure, someone who is passionate about growing people and understanding how to effectively lead an organization.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
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