Dir. Business Applications Programming

Location: Bangalore,INKA,India

Department: Information Technology

Work Location: onsite

 

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you. 
The Director, GTM Engineering, is a leadership position within UKG’s Digital group, reporting to the Vice President of GTM Product Experience. The role is pivotal in transforming the enterprise systems landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to accelerate value delivery and improve efficiencies. A strong emphasis is placed on strategic thinking, technical expertise, and collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders and product teams. Experience with Salesforce implementations is mandatory for candidates. This position offers an opportunity to influence a rapidly growing and strategically important area at UKG.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in reinforcing company values and culture, inspiring confidence, and strengthening the management team.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships across Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Services.
• Manage cross-geography teams to deliver a world-class GTM product experience.
• Innovate by incorporating AI-driven solutions to modernize GTM systems and support scalable growth.
• Design and deploy self-service tools that empower sellers and enhance sales effectiveness.
• Implement systems that accelerate time to value, including AI solutions, automated workflows, and real-time analytics.
• Conduct stakeholder research to inform robust architectural designs.
• Oversee program execution from product definition through release and ongoing support.
• Maintain deep expertise in SaaS enterprise application delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven presentation abilities.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and programming skills in complex technical environments.
• Minimum of 15 years in enterprise-level software development, including at least 10 years managing high-energy software teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• At least 3+ years in a director-level role.
• Demonstrated high intellect, integrity, and positive leadership energy.
• Extensive experience in software engineering for complex, scalable products across multiple technologies and platforms.
• Proficiency with Agile development methodologies.
• Proven success with Salesforce implementations, including Salesforce Einstein and Agentforce.
• Desired experience in product integrations and API technologies.
• Ability to attract and develop top talent, motivate high-performing teams, and manage change effectively.
• This comprehensive role requires a blend of technical depth, strategic leadership, and a passion for innovation to drive UKG’s GTM product experience forward in a competitive enterprise environment.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! 

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.    

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

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