Senior Director, Kids & Core Footwear Development, Global Jordan

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In this role you’ll report to the VP, Jordan Footwear Product Creation and have multiple direct reports within the Footwear Development function.  As part of the Jordan Footwear Product Creation leadership team, you’ll work with our leaders (at PHK and Globally) across Engineering, Materials Development, Product Testing, Product Management, Sourcing, Design and our Factory Partners to ensure an aligned Jordan Kids & Core offense focused on team and product excellence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This critical role serves the Jordan Kids & Core Footwear Product Development team. The ideal candidate is a team-first leader, driving team and product excellence through vision, strategy and high-level execution for Jordan Footwear, Kids & Core.  The successful candidate has demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, energize, and inspire confidence across a global organization.  You’re a leader who can foster collaboration, align teams and leaders to drive product excellence, keeping the athlete

• at the center of every decision. Your leadership will empower teams and enhance Jordan brand equity by delivering exceptional product craftsmanship and excellence to our consumer.

The ideal candidate demonstrates :

Lead with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset

Cultivate trusted relationships with teammates to drive alignment and unlock strategic initiatives.

Leverage analytics, footwear acumen and business goals to inform data-driven decisions and develop strategies to ensure robust business performance and sustainable growth.

Set a compelling vision for development, championing Jordan’s brand values and priorities. Serve as a thought leader, influencing stakeholders and guiding teams through complex, ambiguous challenges.

Identify risks and develop mitigation plans. Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and resilience to address evolving business needs and operational challenges.

Represent Jordan Brand in senior-level conversations and professional settings, effectively communicating business priorities and influencing global teams

WHAT YOU’LL BRING :

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As Senior Director of Development, you’ll lead the Footwear Development function for Jordan Kids & Core business to guide product excellence throughout the product creation lifecycle. You will shape product strategies, influence teams and product decisions, as well as drive cross-functional collaboration to balance critical dates, product specification, performance and profitability goals. The successful candidate will collaborate with Product leaders and work side-by-side with the Jordan Product Creation leadership team to ensure that our cross-functional teams work seamlessly to drive product excellence.

In this role, you will :

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