Global IT Engineering Leader: Strategy, Security, Scale

Motive; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive seeks a Senior Manager, IT Engineering to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of its global IT engineering capabilities. This role will shape engineering standards, drive operational maturity, and build a high-performing team while balancing reliability, security, scalability, and employee experience.

You will establish the IT engineering strategy, aligned roadmaps and resource plans with functional objectives, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve reliability and

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of Motive’s global IT engineering capabilities.
• Translate functional objectives into reliable, scalable, and secure solutions across infrastructure, networks, systems, and automation.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives across multiple teams to improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Establish IT engineering strategy, roadmap, OKRs, and resource plans aligned with business objectives.
• Guide build-versus-buy, vendor, and technology decisions; translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Establish performance metrics, documentation standards, and operating mechanisms to improve service quality and decision-making.
• Develop the team through clear expectations, coaching, succession planning, and ongoing talent development.

Job description

Motive seeks a Senior Manager, IT Engineering to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of its global IT engineering capabilities. This role will shape engineering standards, drive operational maturity, and build a high-performing team while balancing reliability, security, scalability, and employee experience.

You will establish the IT engineering strategy, aligned roadmaps and resource plans with functional objectives, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve reliability and