Windows Engineering Manager (Hybrid Role) -1841

PlacingIT; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

PlacingIT in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Windows Engineering Manager to lead a distributed team of 8–10 desktop engineers within a large enterprise environment.

This role oversees engineering, deployment, security, and lifecycle management of Windows endpoints with hands-on SCCM/MECM and Intune expertise, driving modernization and improved user experience.

The position is hybrid (3 days onsite), relocation assistance considered, and offers a base salary of $150K-$208K plus 20% bonus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT engineering experience.
• 5+ years in enterprise desktop engineering or end-user computing with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing technical engineering teams.
• Experience supporting thousands of endpoints across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of 8–10 desktop engineers and technicians in a large enterprise environment.
• Oversee engineering, deployment, security, and lifecycle management of Windows endpoint platforms.
• Drive modernization initiatives and improve end-user computing experiences for thousands of devices.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and Operations leadership to align on strategy and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

SCCM/MECM

Microsoft Intune

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Windows Engineering Manager (Hybrid Role) -1841

Windows Engineering Manager (Hybrid) - 1841

Location: Plano, TX or Reston, VA - 3 days onsite

Relocaiton Assistance: Considered

Position Tupe: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Base Salary: $150K-$208K + 20% bonus

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Candidates MUST have BOTH hands-on SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune expertise, along with proven engineering management experience.

This is a technical engineering leadership position, NOT a traditional IT Help Desk or Service Desk Manager role.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Windows Engineering Manager to lead a distributed team of approximately 8–10 desktop engineers and technicians within a large enterprise environment.

This individual will oversee the engineering, deployment, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise Windows endpoint platforms supporting thousands of devices.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft endpoint technologies with demonstrated success managing engineering teams, driving modernization initiatives, and improving enterprise end-user computing environments.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT engineering experience.
• 5+ years in enterprise desktop engineering or end-user computing, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing technical engineering teams.
• Experience supporting thousands of endpoints across multiple locations.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives, technical evaluations, and enterprise-wide deployments.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with BOTH Microsoft SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience with software deployment, patch management, compliance, and co-management.
• Strong Windows OS deployment, imaging, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management experience.

Modern Windows Technologies

• Direct experience with Windows Autopilot, Windows 365 Cloud PC, Intune-first strategies, or major OS migrations.
• Experience with Windows 10 to Windows 11 migrations.
• Strong knowledge of VDI technologies such as Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Azure Virtual Desktop.

Automation & Security

• Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Experience with zero-touch provisioning and configuration management.
• Knowledge of endpoint security, encryption, EDR, identity management, and device hardening.
• Understanding of VPN, DNS/DHCP, LAN, and Wi‑Fi technologies.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Experience leading pilot programs, proof‑of‑concept evaluations, and vendor technical assessments.
• Ability to drive endpoint modernization, operational efficiency, and improved user experience.
• Strong communication skills and experience partnering with Infrastructure, Security, and Operations leadership.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Vendor management, OEM relationships, software licensing, and contract oversight.
• Budget management and technology cost optimization.