Systems Engineering Manager - Big Rivers (St. Louis, MO)
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today!
Why should you join WWT as a Systems Engineering Manager?
World Wide Technology, Inc. has an opportunity available for a Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) to support our Central Enterprise sales teams. This position is responsible for leading and developing a team of experienced consultative engineers in designing, developing, enhancing, and delivering the "right fit" IT solutions to WWT's customer base, leveraging consultative skills to create new opportunities and customers all while continuing to recruit, develop, and retain top talent using WWT Core Values and the Solutions Engineering mission and vision as our foundation to grow upon.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the technical strategy, goals and plans for your team's success and contribute to the organization's overall strategy, plans, and technology direction.
- Collaborate with Sales, Services and Consulting Systems Engineers to define strategic technical plans and align/partner with the right key OEMs to solve customer problems.
- Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term gains by having a deep understanding of customer needs and technical choices.
- Help team solve conflicting priorities and make timely, effective decisions.
- Demonstrate strong management skills and drive results within the team.
- Oversee the presales process and help drive effective communication between sales, Professional Services and National SME Teams.
- Recruit, hire and effectively manage and grow a diverse and talented set of employees.
- Provide technical direction, coaching and mentoring to employees on the team, and others, when necessary to achieve successful short- and long-term outcomes.
- Develop strong relationships with strategic OEM partner and customers.
- Actively engage, build, and help execute business plans/strategy to grow our business in the local market.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must live in or near St. Louis, MO.
- Qualified candidates should have 10+ years of experience delivering large scale IT solutions.
- 2 to 5 years of previous leadership/management experience required
- 25% - 50% travel may be required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, thought leadership, mentorship, and the ability to translate complex IT architectures into easily understood and consumable solutions are required.
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The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
World Wide Technology, Inc. offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Visit our company web page at www.wwt.com for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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