Sr Software Engineer/Program Manager - Automation

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Sr Automation Engineer will support a global engineering team building new automation solutions and supporting existing capabilities. They will collaborate with product management, technical architecture, Converse and Nike Peers, and business stakeholders to design automation products aligned to our long-term strategy and provide program support for the team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking a seasoned Automation Engineer to join our automation team at Nike. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with technical expertise in PEGA and RPA tools and program management. You'll be a key partner to our business stakeholders, working to understand their needs and develop automation solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. With excellent communication and project management skills, you'll navigate complex projects and stakeholder relationships with ease. If you're a collaborative problem-solver with a knack for delivering results, we want to hear from you.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, program management, or a related field, with a focus on automation and process improvement.
• Global Team Operational Flexibility: Candidates for this position must be able to adapt their schedules to accommodate off-peak hours as needed. This flexibility is essential for collaboration with our international teams and upholding Converse's commitment to delivering exceptional service worldwide.
• Technical expertise in PEGA and RPA tools (e.g., Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UiPath).
• Strong understanding of business operations, including finance, supply chain, and customer service.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and with cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive project outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Sr. Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for meeting with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical process documents. You will collaborate with the Lead Software Engineer and engineering team to write technical stories and ensure work meets the definition of done. You will also be responsible for program management activities to move projects through our workflow and work with the change team to ensure proper deployment.

• Meet with business stakeholders to identify new automation opportunities and build requirement documents to be leveraged by the engineering team
• Provide program management support for all of our automation projects, ensuring they are moving through our workflow quickly, including helping to coordinate change and release activities
• Support pilots and collaborate with other technology owners to integrate our automation tools with new systems
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with all team members to implement ideas
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies