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 WE ARE 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.
Demonstrated experience leading full-stack DevOps teams, including development, testing, and operations.
Deep expertise in designing and implementing highly scalable, available and distributed based services and data-centric solutions.
Hands-on experience with distributed/cloud-based environments (AWS and Databricks) and Planning SAAS products (O9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, SAP IBP), modern web technologies (Java, Rest, Python), and both NoSQL and relational databases.
Experience with supply chain domain areas (Price management and optimization, Forecasting algorithms etc ).
Proven ability to adopt and drive the mindset of leveraging Gen AI, AI/ML and Agentic tools and technologies to solve business problems.
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.
Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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 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.
- Minimum 5+ years management experience leading high-performing software engineering teams.
- Experience leading full-stack DevOps teams, including development, testing, and operations.
- Deep expertise designing and implementing highly scalable, available, distributed services and data-centric solutions.
- Hands-on experience with cloud/distributed environments (AWS, Databricks).
- Experience with Planning SaaS products (O9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, SAP IBP).
- Proficiency with modern web technologies: Java, REST, Python.
- Experience with both NoSQL and relational databases.
- Experience in supply chain domain areas such as price management/optimization and forecasting algorithms.
- Proven ability to adopt and drive use of Gen AI, AI/ML and agentic tools to solve business problems.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum, and product delivery within large portfolios.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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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