Principal, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Accessibility Policy and Programs

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s uncompromising focus on human potential extends to its workforce. Nike Human Resources teams help attract, retain, and reward the world's most innovative people by creating programs to help them thrive. They accelerate company growth as stewards of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent and change. The global Human Resources community includes experts in talent planning, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and more. Together, they develop a motivated, diverse and engaged global team.

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s uncompromising focus on human potential extends to its workforce. Nike Human Resources teams help attract, retain, and reward the world's most innovative people by creating programs to help them thrive. They accelerate company growth as stewards of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent and change. The global Human Resources community includes experts in talent planning, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and more. Together, they develop a motivated, diverse and engaged global team.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) function is seeking a Principal, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Accessibility Policy and Programs professional to join our team! Ideally, the successful candidate is a leader and subject matter expert with deep experience in accessibility policies and disability inclusion program development.

In this role, you will develop internal accessibility policies, build accountability methodologies, conduct data analysis, provide regular reporting, and recommend program development to ensure the long-term success of the Accessibility Center of Excellence. The role will shape and drive the company's accessibility and disability inclusion practices in support of employees and consumers with disabilities, everywhere they live and work.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

In this highly collaborative role, you'll work across the Nike enterprise, partnering with HR, legal, marketing, communication, events, and brand functions. This collaboration is in service of developing scalable, repeatable processes bringing inclusivity for people with disabilities including their families, friends, and caregivers.

The Principal, DEI, Accessibility Policy and Programs will report to the Sr. Director of Accessibility in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and drive initiatives across functions and task forces with consistency and coordination across all Nike, Inc. brands. This is an individual contributor position that requires the ability to influence decisions and drive execution at all levels of the organization.

The Principal, DEI, Accessibility Policy and Programs will report to the Sr. Director of Accessibility in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and drive initiatives across functions and task forces with consistency and coordination across all Nike, Inc. brands. This is an individual contributor position that requires the ability to influence decisions and drive execution at all levels of the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

Develop, socialize, and implement strategic accessibility and disability inclusion policies and programs that meet the needs of various business units.
Provide innovative and creative solutions by analyzing current state processes, policies and practices for ongoing accessibility initiatives.
Identify gaps and develop strategic programming to mature accessibility across the company that supports policy adherence through data analysis and trend identification.
Develop appropriate learning and development to support accessibility policies and programs. Subsequently, support launch, translation, and reporting on metrics with Nike's learning and development team.
Collaborate with our Diversity Business Initiative team to identify, onboard, and support diverse and disability-owned businesses.
Partner with procurement, digital accessibility, and legal to support the delivery of accessible products and services from external vendors.
Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to understand business priorities and needs, incorporating diverse perspectives within the Accessibility Center of Excellence.
Collaborate with the DEI team to scale programs across the enterprise.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or in lieu of a degree, have a combination of relevant experience, education, and training with 10+ years of professional experience in accessibility policy, communications, marketing, and/or organizational management.
8+ years of professional experience in accessibility, policy, communications, marketing, and/or brand management.
Demonstrated experience leading programming and/or strategies for accessibility.
Deep knowledge and understanding of disability laws and regulations and accessible policy creation.
Strong program management skills with the ability to simultaneously lead multiple work streams.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to effect change within a matrixed, agile organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication, especially when discussing the nuances of accessibility to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nike, Inc. offers a number of accommodations to complete our interview process, including readers and sign language, accessible and single location for in-person interviewers, modified equipment/devices, and closed captioning. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, we are here to help!

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 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.

How We Hire

At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best - and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.

This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.