Senior Engineering Leader — AI-Driven Global Platforms

C.H. Robinson; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead and mentor fast-moving engineering teams within the Global Forwarding organization.

You will shape the engineering roadmap, champion modernization, and drive AI-enabled initiatives across pricing, planning, and execution to deliver measurable business impact. You will partner with product, business, and technology leaders in a global, fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality delivery, scalability, and security while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading software engineering teams.
• Ability to connect engineering decisions to business outcomes.
• Experience delivering business-critical software in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product, business and operations leaders to define strategy across Global Forwarding capabilities.
• Lead teams to modernize and automate complex workflows (pricing, contracts, planning, booking, visibility).
• Drive AI-enabled automation, observability, and security across platforms.
• Build and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to measurable business outcomes.
• Coach engineers, manage priorities, and ensure delivery against quarterly commitments.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic planning

Software engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead and mentor fast-moving engineering teams within the Global Forwarding organization.

You will shape the engineering roadmap, champion modernization, and drive AI-enabled initiatives across pricing, planning, and execution to deliver measurable business impact. You will partner with product, business, and technology leaders in a global, fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality delivery, scalability, and security while