Senior Manager, IT Engineering

Motive

. Establish the IT engineering strategy, roadmap, OKRs, and resource plans aligned with functional objectives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in IT engineering and infrastructure, with a strong focus on developing technical strategies, engineering standards, and operational metrics. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage technical teams in high-growth environments.

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IT Engineering StrategyEnterprise InfrastructureCloud PlatformsCross-Functional Program LeadershipTechnical Team Management

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure EngineeringSystems EngineeringNetwork EngineeringAutomationSecurity PrinciplesArchitecture PrinciplesEngineering StandardsPerformance MetricsDisaster RecoveryTechnical Solutions Development

Soft Skills

CoachingTalent DevelopmentClear CommunicationDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

OKRsResource PlansOperational EfficiencyService QualityU.S. Export Administration Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish the IT engineering strategy, roadmap, OKRs, and resource plans aligned with functional objectives
Lead the design and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives improving reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency
Define architecture principles, engineering standards, and operating practices across infrastructure, networking, systems, automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery
Translate business needs into technical solutions and guide build-versus-buy, vendor, and technology decisions
Establish performance metrics, documentation standards, and operating mechanisms improving service quality and decision-making
Develop the team through clear expectations, coaching, succession planning, and ongoing talent development
Lead Motive’s global IT engineering capabilities and report to the Global Head of IT

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in IT engineering, infrastructure, systems engineering, network engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams in a high-growth or globally distributed environment
Deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, systems administration, automation, and security principles
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from strategy and architecture through successful execution
Experience establishing technical strategy, engineering standards, OKRs, resource plans, and operating metrics
Ability to synthesize complex technical and business requirements into clear recommendations and durable solutions
Must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Pharmacy benefits
Optical care benefits
Dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution
Restricted stock units may be included in total compensation for certain roles
Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at a global office