Senior Manager, Software Engineering, ITC
Nike•3h ago
Karnataka, IndiaOnsiteFull-timeManager Level8+ yrs exp
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- WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON In HR Technology, we build and run platforms that enable how Nike hires, pays, supports, develops
- grows talent - globally. As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a functional engineering team, integrating their work to deliver reliable, secure
- scalable HR technology outcomes across UKG Pro (Workforce Management / Time & Absence), Workday (configuration engineering that supports Core HR, Payroll, Security, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management) andSystem Integration. This role blends people leadership, technical leadership, delivery accountability
- strong partnership with product and business stakeholders. You bring both the experience to lead high‑performing teams and the technical depth to guide solution design and execution when needed. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivery & Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and direction to ensure high‑quality outcomes. Assign work, review deliverables
- continuously improve operational processes, system reliability
- Strategic leadership: Collaborate with global engineering leaders to set direction for solutions, operating models, and team execution aligned to Nike’s broader HR technology strategy.
- People Leadership and Development: Inspire and grow high-performing teams through servant leadership, coaching
- intentional talent development. Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion
- continuous improvement.
- Effective Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and alignment.
- Trusted Partnership: Works closely with customers to ensure that goals, objectives
- work plans of the group align with the needs of the business. May participate in the review of buy/build and vendor selection decisions.
- Mentoring: Mentor and guide engineers on advanced modules, solution design, and system integration patterns.
- Global: Partner across regions and time zones, with flexibility to support initiatives spanning Asia Pacific, Greater China, EMEA, and the Americas.
- Technology: Leverage experience with UKG Pro, Workday, Jira, ServiceNow, and Agile methodologies to drive predictable, high‑quality delivery. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
- Partner with other local and global engineering leaders to ensure aligned goals and outcomes.
- Work with product management to understand business requirements and prioritize outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-domain engineers and integration partners to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Coordinate with internal teams across multiple time zones and regions
- Engage vendors to drive system fixes and influence roadmaps/ideas Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 8–9 years of directly relevant experience
- 5+ year’s experience with UKG Pro WFM, UKG Workforce Central (WFC), or ADP eTime.
- 3+ years experience with Workday HCM
- 3+ years Experience leading configuration engineering teams (configuration, integrations, reporting
- release readiness) supporting UKG Pro for Time and Workday across HR domains such as Core HR, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits
- Strong experience in Time & Absence / Attendance configuration, including experience with UKG platforms (e.g., UKG Pro)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in an agile environment and operate effectively with tools such as Jira and ServiceNow
Required skills
UKG ProWorkdayJiraServiceNowAgile