Lori Knight

About Lori Knight

Accomplished leader, strategist, & technologist, driving innovation, process optimization and digital transformation-All comments, likes, posts etc. reflect personal sentiment and in no way reflect that of my employer- SKILLSCORPORATE STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP: Collaborative and creative partner, able to translate complex business goals into integrated initiative planning and value delivery. Proficient at business case development and multiyear financial planning. Exceptional executive presentation and communications skills. Skilled at driving process optimization, operational efficiency gains and change management. Ability to identify, inspire and retain top talent. Signature qualities; altruistic, inclusive, positive, encouraging and gracious.BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION & OPERATIONS Ability to inspire and lead change across people, process, and technologies. Deep understanding of technology core platforms, business and consumer facing solutions, and connected ecosystems. Strong product/program/portfolio management, planning & steering Competent and experienced in delivery, implementation and customer success management. Skilled at resource planning and vendor contract negotiations. Extensive experience with Agile SDLC methodology for software development. AI/ML foundational planning, data modeling and key use case development. RETAIL & FOOTWEAR/APPAREL CONSUMER PRODUCTS Well versed in Omnichannel E2E/concept to consumer process & technologies. Experienced in product data & visual assets for B2B and B2C/ecommerce solutions. Deep understanding of supply chain global process, design, sourcing, manufacturing, sustainability, traceability, & corporate social responsibility. Thorough knowledge of merchandising line architecture, assortment planning, and virtual showrooming. Extensive product lifecycle management (PLM) experience. Extensive 3D and immersive experience. Experience in Generative AI and retail business solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Director - Technical Product Management Product Innovation & Consumer Creation Technologies

   Nike

   Feb 2021 — Present

   KEY DELIVERABLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead vision, strategy, and planning for Innovation, Design, Product Development, and Merchandising technologies supporting ecommerce, wholesale and store channels. • Translate Nike corporate mission and objectives into a multi-year integrated technical product roadmap in partnership with Footwear and Apparel leadership, Technical Engineering, and Architecture. • Deliver monthly executive updates and facilitated enterprise cross-functional planning. • Drive ongoing collaboration with peers and leadership to create an integrated platform approach supporting seamless concept to consumer execution across Nike categories and brands. • Hire, developed and mentor a team of 30 with 4 Senior Directors. • Develop KPI’s, and measure ongoing value delivery through performance metrics reporting tracking OKRs, NPS, capacity savings, cost savings and carbon reduction. • Drive business capability requirements, prioritization, cost analysis, and financial modeling leading to annual operating budget. • Manage people, process, technology, budget and communications focused on the delivery of process and technology advancements that ladder to corporate goals and objectives. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Built and integrated the “Technical Product Management” team and practice in 18 months transforming the corporate operating model and promoting data driven decision making. • Led AI strategy, use case development, and budget planning.

Education

• Temple University College of Liberal Arts

  Art History (Rome, Italy)

• Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences now Jefferson University

  Bachelor of Science Degree, Fashion Design, Summa cum laude

Skills

• Trend Analysis
• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Project Management
• Product Development
• Training
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Cad
• Consulting
• Business Process
• Apparel
• Erp
• Product Management
• Merchandising
• Leadership
• Retail
• Business Process Improvement
• Pdm
• Fashion Design
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Management
• Product Design
• Product Launch