Senior Software Engineering Manager — AI-Driven Global Platforms

C.H. Robinson; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 178,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering for the Global Forwarding team in the United States. You will provide day-to-day direction for engineering teams, mentor talent, and collaborate with product, business, and technology leaders to deliver impactful solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-driven modernization, automation, and scalable architectures in a global environment. Based in MN, IL, or Kansas City, you will shape engineering roadmaps, drive modernization, and champion

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience on a software engineering team progressing in complexity and responsibility
• 4+ years of experience leading and managing software engineering teams
• Experience delivering business-critical software functionality in complex enterprise environments
• Experience leading software delivery in an agile or product-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Define strategy across Global Forwarding capabilities with leaders to align engineering outcomes with business goals
• Lead teams modernizing and automating Global Forwarding workflows (pricing, contracts, planning, booking, visibility)
• Collaborate across functions to move opportunities from discovery to production with balance of speed and quality
• Identify opportunities to apply automation, AI and large language models to reduce manual work and scale operations
• Establish patterns for AI-enabled workflows including human-in-the-loop, observability, security, and governance
• Encourage teams to experiment with emerging technologies while ensuring production readiness and measurable outcomes
• Define the technology vision and maintain roadmaps connecting investments to business outcomes
• Ensure product stability, scalability, reliability, and security through disciplined practices

Skills

Leadership

AI/ML awareness

Automation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP

TMS

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering for the Global Forwarding team in the United States. You will provide day-to-day direction for engineering teams, mentor talent, and collaborate with product, business, and technology leaders to deliver impactful solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-driven modernization, automation, and scalable architectures in a global environment. Based in MN, IL, or Kansas City, you will shape engineering roadmaps, drive modernization, and champion