Lead Professional, Global Comms Operations, Event & Project Management at Nike

Lead Professional Global Comms Operations Event & Project ManagementWHO YOULL WORK WITHThe NIKE Inc. Communications team develops establishes and strengthens authentic connections with diverse audiences through the lens of innovation and sport. The team creates premium and innovative experiences builds brand love enhances corporate reputation and engages audiences such as consumers media athletes creators investors supply chain partners and Nikes own employees.This role reports to our Senior Director Global Communication Planning Performance and Operations and partners closely with Communications leaders cross-functional teams and external partners to drive high-quality project and event execution. The role ensures project leadership is supported informed and able to focus on strategy and storytelling while all teammates are more connected efficient and empowered through better systems and operations.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThis is an execution-first role for someone who thrives on building structure driving action and bringing order to complexity in a fast-paced environment.The ideal candidate is:A proactive planner who anticipates needs before they ariseA relationship-builder with a service mindset and strong cross-functional collaboration skillsA doer who loves structure process and creating order from ambiguityA calm confident operator who shines during fast-paced execution momentsSomeone who takes pride in getting things doneright on time and with excellenceThe ideal candidate brings:Bachelors degree in Media Relations Communications Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training6 years of experience in project management operations or event planning within Communications Marketing or other creative functionsDemonstrated strength in end-to-end project execution with exceptional attention to detailBackground in travel logistics and/or coordination of multi-day multi-stakeholder eventsExperience managing meetings workshops and events of varying sizes and complexityStrong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in parallelProficiency with project management and collaboration toolsBudget management experience including procurement and vendor managementWHAT YOULL WORK ONYou will partner closely with Communications leaders cross-functional teams and external partners to execute complex projects and events that may include multiday media experiences global sport moments large-scale employee gatherings immersive investor events and more. This role will ensure that these critical moments are thoughtfully planned well-organized and flawlessly executed. This includes:Project ManagementBuild and maintain project plans timelines and milestone trackersDrive operational rigor to ensure deliverables are completed on time within scope and aligned with the project budgetFacilitate project meetings and manage agendas to help identify dependencies risks and mitigation paths; document and facilitate decisions; and drive follow-throughManage multi-million-dollar project budgets including tracking vendor relationships contracts and procurement requestsDevelop and maintain project presentation materials for senior leadership steering committees cross-functional partners and other stakeholdersEvent PlanningManage event logistics including space catering speakers transportation executive scheduling media interview coordination and moreDrive a seamless run-of-show and onsite execution to ensure a smooth participant and team experienceSupport hybrid and virtual events including scheduling technical coordination and platform setupTravel & Coordination LogisticsCoordinate complex domestic and international travel for event participants team members partners media spokespeople and moreBuild travel itineraries track movement and ensure alignment with meeting and event schedulesSupport travel-related budget planning approvals and expense monitoringWe 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.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Economics,Account Management,Computer Software,Cosmetology,Drafting,Building Electrician Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1