Sr Dir Software Engineering

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

About UKG and ESE

At UKG, we believe great businesses are built by great people. Our Enterprise Solutions & Experience (ESE) organization partners across the company to simplify how work gets done and deliver technology that supports meaningful business outcomes. We bring together people, process, data, and technology to create connected experiences for employees, customers, and partners.

About the role

Sr. Director, Software Engineering

We’re seeking a Senior Director, Engineering to lead the strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations of UKG’s Go-to-Market (GTM) platforms. This leader will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Renewals, Finance, Product, and other technology teams to modernize the systems and experiences that support the customer and revenue lifecycle.

The role leads a portfolio of business-critical platforms and integrations, connecting business priorities to secure, reliable, scalable technology. The Senior Director will also help advance AI-enabled GTM experiences through transformational initiatives such as Project Nova.

Platforms in scope

The portfolio includes platforms such as Salesforce, Clari, Eloqua, as well as the integrations, automation, and data services that connect them.

What you’ll do:

• Set the engineering strategy and multi-year roadmap for GTM platforms, aligning investments and delivery with business priorities.

• Lead platform design, development, integrations, automation, data quality, security, and operational support across the portfolio.

• Partner with business leaders and GTM Operations to translate business needs into clear requirements, platform roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.

• Modernize the lead-to-cash experience through initiatives such as Project Nova, improving how teams manage demand, pipeline, forecasting, pricing, quoting, approvals, contracting, and renewals.

• Establish platform standards and governance that improve reliability, security, and data consistency while enabling appropriate business configuration and agility.

• Guide adoption of AI and automation in GTM workflows, working across user experience, orchestration, enterprise context, and systems of record.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Renewals, Finance, Product, and technology teams.

• Build, coach, and retain a high-performing engineering organization; develop leadership depth and a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Manage vendor relationships, third-party support providers, capacity, budgets, risks, and delivery performance across a complex portfolio.

• Track platform health and business outcomes, using operational and experience measures to identify opportunities and guide investment decisions.

Basic qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience across GTM platforms, sales engagement, customer experience, or marketing applications within enterprise SaaS or technology organizations.

• Experience leading in a global or highly matrixed organization, with a record of influencing outcomes across functions, geographies, and organizational boundaries.

• Strong…