Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Early Warning
Scottsdale, AZ
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

This position directly manages a team of systems engineers and is involved in developing the strategy and standards of Early Warning Services technology platforms. Responsible for partnering with cross-functional teams and providing input to a broad range of initiatives.

What You Will Do

Manages Systems Engineering staff, prioritizes daily work and projects, compiles and submits budget forecasts, collaborates with technology and business leaders, oversees end-to-end process of IT infrastructure installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of information technology systems engineering experience with at least five years of management or related experience, and will be able to communicate across all levels of the organization, articulate technical ideas to a non-technical audience, and possess strong organization skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or Information Systems or related field
  • A minimum of ten years of information technology systems engineering experience with at least five years of management or related experience
  • Progressive experience managing professional relationships with vendors/contractors
  • Proven ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
  • General knowledge of PC and server operating systems, networking and application support
  • General knowledge of Linux, Windows (workstation and server), MS Office
  • Knowledge of data migration, consolidation, and disaster recovery methodologies and their application
  • General system administration experience in Linux environments and data encryption
  • Ability to identify and quickly delegate resources to resolve system issues
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, policy compliance, and documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to identify complex problems, review information to develop and evaluate options then implement solutions
  • The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently
  • Must possess strong organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
  • Collaboration, facilitation and negotiation skills are required
  • In addition, troubleshooting, organizational and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential
  • Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values is key

Benefits

  • Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
  • Company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral
  • Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work
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