Entrepreneur-in-Residence

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving entrepreneurial team currently exploring the edges of possibility. We move with speed and purpose, taking calculated risks and failing fast – all with one goal in mind: serving consumers in new and unimagined ways. In support of that mission, we are currently seeking an experienced Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR - contract) to lead the development of new business ideas and pilots through our innovation pipeline. This role serves as the leader for a new business and is responsible for building the team and capabilities required to stand up and transition a pilot into NIKE, Inc. Our ideal candidate is a proven entrepreneurial leader who can balance the competing demands of building something from scratch while also managing a team and bringing key stakeholders and executives along on the journey.

Responsibilities: 
•Research and insights – guide research into specific consumer and marketplace trends, consumer segments, emerging businesses models, and emerging technologies to determine the attractiveness of incubating potential new ideas. 

•Strategy and vision – you have demonstrated an ability to set vision and strategy and to get buy in for it – you are tenured in pitching to senior leaders and know how to also bring others on the journey with you, with inspiration, clear communications and deep listening skills. You have prior experience representing a company, brand or team. 

•Team building and development – you know how to manage complex teams and built strong team dynamics. You are tenured in recruiting best-of-class talent and developing them, and you have the reputation of being a talent magnet and someone that creates followership amongst others. 

•Lean startup and human centered design – you are proficient and experienced in using lean startup, human centered design and/or agile methodologies to test and build new capabilities, product and services in market. 

•Empathy and self-awareness – you are proven to be agile and willing to be a constant learner, open to coaching and feedback. You have demonstrated deep self-awareness, a constant curiosity and a thirst to grow. You have the interest and ability to pivot across varied opportunities. You have multiple battle scars and failures you can point to that showcase these skills. 

Qualifications: 
•Degree and/or higher degree

•14+ years of work experience in corporate, startup and/or investor community 
•Experience of leading mid- to large-sized teams as a Senior Director, GM and/or Founder/CEO 
•Experience starting, proving out, and growing a startup, new line of business, or new capability 
•Strong commercial acumen, ideally having managed a P&L 
•Budget management experience 
•Strong storytelling skills; experience successfully pitching to and engaging with very senior, experienced executives and investors. 
•Meeting and workshop facilitation 
•Comfortable assessing and taking calculated risks

Role Type: 
Contract (6-month assignment with assessment for full-time opportunity)

Location: 
Portland, Oregon

Compensation: 
Dependent upon experience

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.