Role Summary

This role is part of the global IT organization and will be instrumental in driving the evolution of Staples’ Merchandising and Pricing technology capabilities. The leader will oversee a team responsible for support, enhancements, and recent initiatives across seven product PODs spanning three pillars: Product Lifecycle & Assortment Management, Enterprise Pricing & Revenue Management, and 3P Marketplace Enablement.

The Associate Director will lead and scale the India-based GCC engineering team (50+ members), ensuring seamless collaboration with US-based engineering managers, architects, and business stakeholders. This role demands a leader who combines strong delivery management with deep functional acumen across merchandising, pricing, and marketplace domains.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
- Lead and scale the India-based Merchandising & Pricing Technology team (50+ members) within the GCC
- Align technology strategy with global merchandising, pricing, and marketplace IT objectives
- Drive modernization of legacy systems and adoption of scalable,



cloud-native platforms

Functional Oversight

Oversee systems supporting:
- Product Information Management (PIM) & Master Data Management (MDM) — item onboarding, enrichment, mastering, and syndication via STIBO STEP for 100,000+ SKUs
- Promotions & Pricing Platforms — promotional pricing, competitive pricing, price rules, and margin optimization across retail and digital channels
- B2B Vendor Rebates — rebate program management, accrual tracking, and vendor cost analysis
- CPQ Ecosystem & Contract Bid/Quote Management — B2B contract pricing, customer-specific quotes, and PROS CPQ integration
- 3rd Party Marketplace Price Engine — competitive pricing engine, listing management, and catalog syndication across Amazon, Walmart, and Target (powered by Merceo platform)
- Ensure seamless integration and performance across legacy, modern, and COTS platforms

Delivery & Operations
- Manage end-to-end deli

📌 Associate Director, Software Engineering (Chennai)
🏢 Staples India Business Innovation Hub
📍 Chennai