You will be a part of the larger Global Technology organization working on Nike’s internal Supply Chain and Planning Technology (SCPT) and reporting to the team’s Engineering Director. You will work day-to-day with a team of engineers, the team’s Product Manager and Principal Engineers in the organization on software projects to achieve Nike’s business objectives. You will also engage with other Global Technology functions and teams on organizational and technical goals
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FORWe seek an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing software engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, a passion for developing people, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions in a fast-paced, global environment. This leader will champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, foster a culture of innovation, and drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
12 to 15 years of professional experience, with minimum 5+ years management experience of high performing software engineering.
Must have a strong focus on engineering hygiene and the ability to establish, influence, and guide teams in adopting sound engineering practices, including code quality, test automation, observability, documentation, security, and operational excellence.
Demonstrated experience leading full-stack DevOps teams, including development, testing, and operations.
Must have demonstrated experience directly managing and developing engineering teams of 10 or more people, including coaching, performance management, talent development, and building high-performing team cultures
Hands-on experience with distributed/cloud-based environments (AWS and Databricks) and modern web technologies (Java, Rest, Python), and both NoSQL and relational databases.
Preferred: Practical experience with leading planning SaaS platforms such as o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or SAP APO / SAP IBP.
Must have experience in at least one supply chain domain area, such as demand planning, manufacturing, supply planning, inventory planning, deployment planning, or distribution requirements planning, along with hands-on experience in S/4HANA or SAP AFS.
Must have a proven ability to adopt and champion an AI-first mindset, applying Gen AI, AI/ML, and agentic tools and technologies to solve business problems and drive measurable impact.
Strong understanding of agile principles, Scrum, and product model delivery within large portfolios.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse technical and business audiences.
Lead, mentor, and develop multiple engineering teams focused on designing, building, and supporting SCPT platforms and solutions.
Set technical direction and drive architectural decisions for large-scale, distributed, SAAS and cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS, Databricks, o9, SAP APO, Teradata etc).
Collaborate with Product Managers, Principal Engineers, and cross-functional partners to deliver business value and align on enterprise-wide technical strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across global locations, ensuring clarity, transparency, and effective communication.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture; support career development and performance management.
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, automated testing, and agile methodologies, AI first approach, experience in using tools like Copilot, Cursor to increase team performance and productivity.
Contribute to strategic planning for future products, platform capabilities, and organizational growth.
Ensure compliance with enterprise standards and champion best practices in software engineering, security, and data management.
Support local initiatives to build and grow Nike Global Technology’s presence in India.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 12 to 15 years of professional experience, with minimum 5+ years management experience of high performing software engineering.
- Proven ability to manage and develop engineering teams of 10 or more people including coaching and performance management.
- Strong focus on engineering hygiene and ability to establish/adopt code quality, test automation, observability, documentation, security, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated experience leading full-stack DevOps teams including development, testing, and operations.
- Hands-on experience with distributed/cloud-based environments (AWS and Databricks), modern web technologies (Java, REST, Python), and both NoSQL and relational databases.
- Experience in at least one supply chain domain (demand planning, manufacturing, supply planning, inventory planning, deployment planning, or distribution requirements planning) and hands-on experience with S/4HANA or SAP AFS.
- Proven ability to adopt and champion an AI-first mindset, applying Gen AI, AI/ML, and agentic tools to solve business problems.
- Strong understanding of agile principles, Scrum, and product model delivery within large portfolios.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to influence and align diverse technical and business audiences.
- Practical experience with planning SaaS platforms such as o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or SAP APO / SAP IBP.
- Experience using developer productivity and AI-assist tools (examples: Copilot, Cursor) to increase team performance.
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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