Not for technology minded (Digital IT) - Product Manager NIKE Employee Review

2.0
Jun 2, 2015
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Great campus and very good amenities. Decent perks and benefits. Amazing gym.General ambience is friendly. Savvy business owners. Skillful and talented folks at the base level in the engineering development teams.

Cons

On the digital side IT and Data, the bar for hiring and retaining managers is low. Many product and engineering managers do not understand the technology landscape well even at a high level and are unfortunately in charge of making major architectural and technical decisions. The low bar of hiring has caused people of questionable abilities to climb up the hierarchical ladder. The Data engineering and IT side seems to focus on just being agile without a sense of purpose. The appetite for considering varying /differentiating view points is low. Either you nod in agreement or you are an outcast. An unnecessary layer of product management hierarchy exists, causing much confusion to the goal and purpose of functionalities of the engineering and business teams

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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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