Senior Director, GPS EMEA

Position Type Full Time Career area Facilities & Real Estate Location Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands Job ID R-89462* Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Global Places and Services (GPS) plans, designs, builds, and operates Nike’s global portfolio of places.

In this EMEA leadership role, the Senior Director is accountable for operations and services delivery across the EMEA corporate real estate portfolio and partners with GPS COEs, Operations, Places, Geo leadership, Finance, HR, Procurement, employee networks, Security, Resilience, EHS and external vendors.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a strategic, inclusive and service-minded leader who can translate global GPS standards into effective and efficient EMEA outcomes. This person brings senior stakeholder engagement, strong operational judgement and experience leading teams, partners and large-scale programs.

They are comfortable balancing global consistency with local business needs, using data and KPIs to drive clarity, accountability and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-functional environment.

• Senior leadership experience with team management, stakeholder engagement, service delivery and employee experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large programs and investment roadmaps, including budget or P&L accountability.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: real estate, workplace, facilities management or a closely related service environment.
• Strong communication, influencing, program management and cross-functional collaboration skills across cultures and geographies.
• A leadership style grounded in trust, courage, self-awareness, teamwork, inclusion, strategic thinking, clarity and accountability.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will lead GPS across EMEA, delivering high-quality services while influencing global and Geo teams to create measurable impact. You will set direction, align investments, manage partners and ensure services are delivered with operational excellence and a strong employee experience.

• Influence GPS strategy development, portfolio planning, service delivery and operational excellence standards, balancing global standards with EMEA business and functional needs.
• Own delivery of local services, including Events, Facilities Management, Nutrition, Sports and Mobility, through vendors and strategic partners.
• Identify real estate and construction requirements and opportunities, partnering with the global Places team to support execution.
• Champion the adoption of GPS standards, tiering, strategies, metrics, KPIs and data standards across the EMEA geography.
• Establish and align long-term and in-year investment roadmaps, managing the GPS EMEA budget in partnership with Geo Finance.
• Lead a hybrid team of NIKE employees and strategic partners, measuring performance and ensuring delivery KPIs are consistently met or exceeded. Represent GPS with regional stakeholders and partner with global functions to drive execution, clarity and accountability.

The will close on August 28th

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.

What You Can Expect OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.