Lead, HQ Operation Support, Government and Public Affairs, GC

Looking For We are seeking an experienced Government & Public Affairs professional to support Nike’s engagement with key municipal and district-level government stakeholders in Shanghai. This role requires a strong individual contributor with disciplined execution, sound business judgment, a deep understanding of local government dynamics, and the ability to build trusted relationships with proactivity, composure, and discretion. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, commercially aware, and skilled at stakeholder engagement. He/she will provide frontline insight into the local regulatory environment, help support business growth, and protect Nike’s corporate interests. As a trusted team player, he/she will support GC GPA senior leaders with counsel and sound judgment on local government affairs of strategic and material importance to the business. Essential Requirements Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, or external stakeholder engagement. Experience working in multinational companies, ideally in the consumer goods and/or retail sectors. Strong execution capability, business acumen, agility, and attention to detail. Proven ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, with strong collaboration skills across GC functions. Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin, with working-level English proficiency.

Established network with district- and municipal-level government stakeholders in Shanghai. Deep understanding of Shanghai’s policy environment, culture, and government operating practices. Experience managing day-to-day consumer-facing issues in partnership with cross-functional teams. Experience coordinating and supporting executive meetings with local government leaders. Prior experience working in or with government agencies is a strong plus. What You’ll Work On As the Lead, Government & Public Affairs – Shanghai, you will help strengthen Nike’s local government engagement, protect business continuity, and enable effective operations in Shanghai. Represent Nike in working-level engagements with government stakeholders, as needed. Maintain and deepen relationships with key counterparts in Yangpu and Jing’an district governments. Identify and help secure applicable government subsidies and policy support. Partner with relevant functions to manage important government inquiries, including those involving customs and tax authorities. Leverage government support to manage and mitigate day-to-day issues, minimizing disruption to Nike Direct business operations, and to support Marketing/Marketplace initiatives. Maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Quality Assurance, Business Integrity, Finance/Tax, and Sales teams. Why This Role Matters This role is critical to protecting Nike’s business continuity, strengthening local government trust, and enabling effective operations in Greater China by: Building durable relationships with key local government stakeholders. Monitoring relevant policy, personnel, and regulatory developments that may affect Nike Greater China. Anticipating and helping mitigate local-level risks that could affect Nike’s brand, reputation, and business interests.