About Nike

Nike is the world's leading sports brand, empowering athletes and innovators through groundbreaking technology and platforms. With a global presence, Nike's technology teams drive the future of retail, e-commerce, and enterprise solutions. The Foundational Platform Engineering (FPE) team builds cloud-native platforms that scale with Nike's ambitious growth, handling massive data volumes and ensuring seamless operations across the enterprise.

Role Overview

As Manager, Software Engineering - IAM within Nike's ITC team in Karnataka, India, you will lead the development and management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms. This full-time role combines 60% hands-on technical leadership with 40% people management, focusing on tools like SailPoint, Okta, and CyberArk. You'll shape Nike's next-generation IAM infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance in a fast-paced, global environment. Collaborate with engineers, operations, and stakeholders across geographies to deliver resilient solutions that power Nike's business.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve strategic planning and execution:

• Communicate effectively with engineers, operations teams, and global stakeholders.
• Oversee planning, prioritization, design reviews, code reviews, change management, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership in designing and developing scalable, secure IAM solutions.
• Establish and manage quality processes for enterprise user lifecycle management.
• Develop documentation for IAM functions and ensure compliance with Nike policies and regulations.
• Deliver regular status updates to leadership and handle complex technical escalations.
• Drive team performance through goal-setting, project prioritization, and continuous feedback.
• Partner with data engineering squads to modernize enterprise data integration.

Qualifications & Requirements

Nike seeks proven leaders with deep technical expertise:

• 10+ years hands-on experience with IT technologies including operating systems, Java, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, and advanced security.
• 3+ years direct people management experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Proven expertise in IAM platforms like Secrets Manager, Key Factor, EJBCA, Active Directory, RADIUS, MFA, and privileged access vaults.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native PaaS, software engineering best practices (version control, CI/CD, unit testing).
• Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, analytical mindset, and high integrity.
• Self-motivated with urgency in agile, fast-paced settings.

Coach and mentor talent, foster innovation, and align IAM roadmaps with business goals.

Technical Proficiencies

Mastery in authentication protocols, certificate management, and performance optimization is essential for success in this role.

Benefits & Perks

Joining Nike means accessing world-class benefits tailored for tech professionals:

• Competitive salary estimated at INR 65-95 lakhs annually, with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, and employee discounts on Nike products.
• Flexible work options in a hybrid model supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development through training, certifications in IAM and cloud technologies.
• Stock options and retirement savings plans for long-term financial security.

Career Growth

This role offers a clear path to senior engineering leadership at Nike. With structured mentoring, performance evaluations, and exposure to executive stakeholders, you'll cultivate skills in platform strategy and global team management. Nike invests in top talent, providing growth pathways to Director-level positions and beyond in Foundational Platform Engineering.

Why Join Us

Be part of Nike's innovative FPE team pushing boundaries in cloud-native IAM. Work on enterprise-scale platforms that impact millions of users worldwide. Enjoy a collaborative culture emphasizing creativity, integrity, and high performance. In Karnataka, India, contribute to Nike's APAC technology hub while advancing your career in a premium, global brand committed to athletic innovation.

Role FAQs

What is the time split between technical and management work?

60% technology leadership (design, reviews, development) and 40% people management.

What IAM tools will I work with?

SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Secrets Manager, Key Factor/EJBCA, Active Directory, and MFA solutions.

Is relocation support available?

Nike provides competitive relocation assistance for eligible candidates to Karnataka, India.

What experience level is required?

10+ years technical IAM experience and 3+ years managing teams.

Apply now to lead IAM innovation at Nike and shape the future of secure platforms.