Lead, Footwear Cost Engineering, Global Jordan

Jordan Costing & Engineering Team

The Jordan Costing & Engineering team sits within Jordan Product Creation and drives cost and value excellence across the entire footwear portfolio. In this role, you will partner closely with Design, Product Line Management, Product Development, Engineering, Sourcing, Material Development and Margin Planning to turn creative ideas into scalable, profitable products. You will also collaborate with both WHQ and Asia-based partners including the Nike Value Engineering team to align on costing strategy and share best practices; the PMO (Partner Management Office) and PCC (Factory Partners) to ensure implement cost optimization. This role reports to Sr. Manager, Costing & Engineering. Together, these partnerships enable consistent, value-driven decision-making that balances performance, sustainability and profitability across Jordan Footwear.

We're seeking a strategic and collaborative leader with deep expertise in costing and engineering. This individual combines solid foundation in footwear process with strong business acumen, leading initiatives that enhance product performance, consumer value, and profitability. They thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and inspire others to approach challenges with creativity and precision. The ideal candidate :

• Demonstrates strong analytical and financial skills to drive data-informed decisions.
• Balances creativity and footwear acumen to optimize cost, design intent, and sustainability.
• Leads with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
• Excels in collaboration, communication, and influencing across global teams.
• Operates as both a "player and coach," mentoring teammates in cost and value engineering practices.

You'll lead costing functions for assigned categories to guide cost excellence throughout the product creation lifecycle. You will shape costing strategies, influence design and product decisions, and drive cross-functional collaboration to balance performance, sustainability, and profitability. In this role, you will :

What you'll bring :

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