Director, Software Engineering, SAP SuccessFactors

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a Director of Software Engineering for SAP SuccessFactors, responsible for shaping the long-term strategy of the SuccessFactors platform and overseeing enterprise-scale implementations while driving innovation and ensuring integration across the HCM ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the enterprise-wide SAP SuccessFactors strategy, ensuring alignment with HR transformation goals and broader corporate technology objectives
• Establish and govern SAP architectural standards, integration frameworks, design patterns, and clean-core principles
• Serve as the senior advisor to executive stakeholders on SAP roadmap decisions, emerging technologies, and platform optimization opportunities
• Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP SuccessFactors initiatives—Employee Central, Talent modules, Integrations, and Platform extensions
• Oversee the migration and transformation of SAP HCM/SAP On-Premise custom workloads to SuccessFactors and SAP BTP
• Champion scalable solutions using in-app and side-by-side extensions (RAP, CAP, BAS, SAP Build, Work Zone)
• Ensure the platform leverages best practices in data architecture, workflow automation, security, and system performance
• Manage a global team of architects, engineers, and consultants responsible for platform development, integration, and operations
• Maintain technical integrity across programs, minimizing duplication and maximizing reuse of core components
• Guide design and development of integrations using SAP Integration Suite, APIs, and non-SAP connectors
• Oversee technical reviews, solution validations, and architectural compliance across all HCM initiative
• Partner with HR, Finance, Security, Compliance, and Enterprise Architecture to ensure aligned and scalable solutions
• Influence product roadmap and long-term strategy based on business priorities and technological advancements
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to senior leadership and non-technical audiences
• Ensure high availability, reliability, security, and performance of the SuccessFactors ecosystem
• Establish operational KPIs, standards, and SLAs, ensuring continuous improvement across delivery and support functions
• Drive vendor management efforts with SAP and third-party partners

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• 12+ years of progressive experience in SAP HCM and SuccessFactors platforms
• 8+ full lifecycle SAP SuccessFactors implementations in a technical leadership or architecture role
• Deep expertise in Employee Central and at least two Talent modules, along with complex integration scenarios
• Strong understanding of SAP clean core, extensibility frameworks, and SAP BTP development models (RAP, CAP)
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale HR technology transformations (greenfield, brownfield, or hybrid)
• Hands-on experience with APIs, OData, Integration Suite, cloud architecture, and non-SAP interfacing
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations with executive-level exposure
• SAP SuccessFactors suite (Employee Central, Talent modules, Platform & integrations)
• SAP BTP: BAS, CAP, RAP, Build, Work Zone, Integration Suite
• SAP HCM (on-prem), SAP BW/BW4HANA, SAC, and Fieldglass experience is highly advantageous
• Strong grounding in modern engineering practices—CI/CD, DevOps, API-first architecture, cloud development
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical oversight
• Results-driven with a focus on simplification, scalability, and total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction