Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 130,000 - 179,000

Full time

17 hours ago
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Equity options

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering in the Public Sector. This role leads complex customer-facing engagements bridging delivery, account planning, and program execution across countries. Remote-US based; mentorship for junior managers and strong stakeholder relationships are essential.

You will drive strategic account plans, navigate regulatory requirements, and contribute to regional targets while working with senior leaders and clients in the public sector.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
  • Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings.
  • Experience in recruiting top-tier talent.
  • Expertise in platform architecture and strategic account planning.
  • Willingness to travel 25-50% and active security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Drive excellence at the BU/Region level and help impact team booking targets.
  • Navigate complex regulatory and market-specific challenges across countries.
  • Mentor and support junior Engagement Managers on complex projects.
  • Develop and align account strategies with client objectives.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across engagements.

Skills

Leadership
PS&T offerings
Thought leadership
Talent recruitment
Platform architecture
Strategic account planning
Travel 25-50%
Security clearance

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead complex, customer-facing engagements that bridge technical delivery, strategic account planning, and program execution in public sector environments. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to align solutions to client objectives while navigating regulatory and market-specific requirements across multiple countries. The position also includes mentoring junior Engagement Managers and helping drive team performance against regional booking targets.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $130,300 – $179,200 annually

Responsibilities
  • Drive excellence at the BU/Region level and help impact team booking targets
  • Navigate complex regulatory and market-specific challenges across countries
  • Mentor and support junior Engagement Managers on complex projects
  • Develop and align account strategies with client objectives
  • Establish and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across engagements
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services
  • Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings
  • Proficient thought leadership recognized externally
  • Experience in recruiting top-tier talent
  • Expertise in platform architecture and strategic account planning
  • Ability to travel 25-50% as needed
  • Active high-level security clearance
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to employee needs
  • Eligibility for annual performance bonuses
  • Equity options available

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

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