Lead Data Analyst – World Cup Reporting Initiative

Title: Lead Data Analyst – World Cup Reporting Initiative

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 13 months contract

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

About Nike

At Nike, we serve athletes and teams around the world by delivering innovative products and data-driven insights. We’re looking for a Lead Data Analyst to drive a high-impact, end-to-end reporting initiative for the upcoming Men’s and Women’s World Cup. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data informs decision-making for one of the most visible sporting events on the planet.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a highly technical, self-motivated analyst with a passion for storytelling through data. You’ll work closely with product engineering and manufacturing stakeholders to design and implement scalable data workflows, build intuitive dashboards, and ensure timely access to metrics that drive strategic decisions.

You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of data reporting — from ingestion and enrichment to visualization and stakeholder engagement — with a focus on supporting Nike’s product engineering teams and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of end-to-end reporting solutions for the Men’s & Women’s World Cup initiative
• Design and implement data ingestion processes, including user-managed files (e.g., Excel)
• Enrich raw data by applying business logic and transformation rules
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines to support reporting and analytics needs
• Collaborate with material supply engineering teams to gather and refine business requirements
• Develop front-end dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders
• Ensure data availability and accessibility for cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in data analytics or data engineering
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Hands-on experience with Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with Data Lakehouse platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects forward

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for data workflows
• Background in sports analytics or event-based reporting
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams
• AI/ BI skills (cursor or databricks)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Collaborative and proactive approach to stakeholder engagement
• Passion for data storytelling and driving business impact

Why Join Us?

• Influence high-visibility initiatives with global impact
• Collaborate with senior leadership and diverse teams
• Opportunity to grow into a strategic data leadership role
• Be part of a team that shapes the future of sports and innovation