Brand Planning Lead

Work Model: Onsite Monday
- Thursday;
Friday's Remote

Estimated Duration: approved through 5/31/26, potential extensions

Hours
:
Monday-Friday 9-5pm; 40 hours per week

Estimated Pay Rate: 52-65/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience level, and education. Benefit packages for this role includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in Marketing, similar Marketing function, Brand Planning & Operations, Project/Program Management, and Agency.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or on hands training.
• Inspires excellence through partnership and collaboration, managing and leading through change.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tracks and campaigns simultaneously.
• Strong acumen for process optimization and understanding of tools, Airtable, budgets, and
• Ability to navigate a complex matrix and work with senior leadership on all aspects of the business.
• Ability to evaluate and measure risk and results to help inform/drive decisions and learnings.
• Proven track record of managing complex work streams and delivering on time and within budget

Insight Global is looking for a Sport Category Lead to support the Jordan North America Brand Planning & Operations (BPO) team. This role is a highly visible, senior operational leadership role responsible for stewarding seasonal excellence, cross functional orchestration, and end to end marketing operations across Jordan Sport. This role acts as a brand management quarterback, ensuring strategy translates into disciplined execution across a complex, matrixed organization.

• Lead Brand Planning & Operations for a mini portfolio of Jordan Sport categories, including football, baseball, and athletic training.
• Own seasonal orchestration across planning, execution, and delivery — ensuring work lands on time, on budget, and at the right moments.
• Serve as the central point of integration across Brand Management, Brand Marketing functions, and shared services.
• Operate as one of the most visible operational leadership roles within Jordan Sport.

• Lead and manage multiple seasons and in season executions, driving clarity at key milestones within the marketing process.
• Build and manage operating plans, integrated workback schedules, and Airtable platforms to track workflow, budget, and resourcing.
• Oversee process, tools, and budget management, ensuring operational rigor and best in class practices.
• Partner closely with Brand Management to translate strategic intent into executable plans that feel authentic to the Jordan Brand.
• Drive alignment across Brand Management and Brand Marketing;
  Production, Sport Leads, Integrated Media, and Retail
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities early — and proactively course correct.

• Reports into Jordan North America Brand Planning & Operations leadership.
• Partners daily with Jordan Sport Brand Management and cross functional marketing teams.
• Operates fluidly across the Nike and Jordan matrix, engaging senior leaders and key stakeholders on both sides of the brand.