Sr. Technology Manager

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits is seeking a Senior Technology Manager in Digital Engineering to spearhead our digital transformation across commerce enablement. You will lead a high‑performing engineering organization focused on web and mobile applications, cloud platforms, and security throughout the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration with cross‑functional partners, and delivering innovative software solutions that align with business goals and revenue

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering technology enablement and delivery.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing diverse talent across locations.
• Cloud-first management with focus on data governance and security.
• Experience in large, global organizations; beverage distribution a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tech enablement initiatives aligned to business metrics.
• Lead multi-location engineering teams and mentor leaders.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines to build reliable software and drive strategy.
• Advance agile and DevOps practices to improve delivery and quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cloud-first management

Observability

Agile methodologies

DevOps culture

Security practices

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

React

React Native

Module federation

Job description

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Overview

Do you like building modern digital applications? Do you geek out about cloud services and cloud application architecture? Ever wanted to be part of building and shaping the engineering culture in a product driven, user‑centered‑design organization? Well, this is your chance. Here at Southern Glazer’s, we are embarking on a bold journey to transform and revolutionize the ways in which digital technology is used in the beverage alcohol industry. We’ve assembled a world class group of product and technology leaders that are bringing this vision to life. To do this we need to build a best‑in‑class digital technology engineering organization.

We are building a portfolio of web and mobile applications, as well as modernizing existing applications so that we can deliver software the business needs with speed, while maintaining and strengthening quality and security. To do this, we need you. We need engineering leaders who think like product managers. We need engineering leaders who obsess over observability and know how to take advantage of all that modern cloud platforms, like AWS, has to offer. In short, we need people who are passionate about building high‑performing digital experiences, who know what it takes to build products that surprise, delight and improve the lives of users.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technology Manager in Digital Engineering to spearhead our digital transformation initiatives across the Commerce Enablement Portfolio. This pivotal position is geared towards elevating our digital prowess to power our cart, checkout, and order experiences, enhance customer engagement, and ignite revenue growth through effective commerce enablement strategies. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a robust background in digital technologies and a proven track record of managing high‑performing engineering teams. You will be tasked with leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative software solutions that align with our strategic objectives, while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and integration of technology solutions that influence key business metrics.
• Manage talent acquisition, training, and retention, ensuring high expertise and commitment across teams.
• Facilitate collaboration with leaders across various disciplines to form teams that deliver reliable and high‑quality software, supporting both strategic planning and execution.
• Demonstrate leadership that empowers teams to achieve exceptional quality and performance in project delivery.
• Direct and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives, evaluate performance, and provide coaching and support to enhance team capabilities and drive professional growth.
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and a DevOps culture within the team to improve productivity and project outcomes.
• Integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure the robustness and security of applications.
• Proactively manage engineering health metrics to maintain optimal team performance and quickly resolve issues.
• Maintain responsibility for project prioritization and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regularly engage in one‑on‑one career development discussions with direct reports, actively identifying and facilitating access to development opportunities within SGWS to support professional growth.
• Demonstrate expertise in continuous performance management by providing timely, effective, and actionable feedback, aimed at enhancing team performance and individual career progression.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Align digital engineering strategies with overall business objectives to maximize their impact on commerce enablement initiatives and portfolio expansion.
• Drive technology innovation that supports the company's strategic goals and positions the company as a leader in the industry.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies that can create competitive advantages and improve operational efficiencies.
• Build strong partnerships with other departments to align digital initiatives with broader business strategies, ensuring cohesive progress towards the company's long‑term goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in key business priority enablement through technology delivery and support, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing diverse talent across multiple locations.
• Experience leading engineering teams focused on modern web and mobile technology and architecture.
• Proficiency in cloud‑first management, with a strong emphasis on data governance and security.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex delivery initiatives in fast‑paced, global organizations; preference for experience in beverage distribution or similar sectors with a blended and distributed workforce.
• Proven track record in building & sustaining high performing team capable of driving technical modernization efforts in parallel to delivering on business commitments.
• Strong track record of managing external vendors and service providers.
• Experience driving adoption of technology through education, training, and other organizational change management strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple frontend and full stack development teams that support B2B / B2C applications.
• Experience in application development and support of web/mobile/cloud applications on an enterprise scale, online platforms.
• Experience in deploying scalable, high‑performance applications using React for web and React Native for mobile platforms, ensuring excellent user experience and robust backend integration.
• In‑depth knowledge of module federation and micro‑frontend architecture to enhance modularity and scalability in mobile and web applications.
• Experience in developing and maintaining comprehensive design systems and pattern libraries to ensure consistency and high‑quality user interfaces across platforms.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine.
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.