Senior technical engagement manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Technical Engagement Manager based in United States.

The Senior Technical Engagement Manager will play a key role in delivering successful cloud and cybersecurity engagements for enterprise clients. This position combines technical project leadership, client relationship management, and operational excellence. The role involves guiding complex initiatives from planning through execution while ensuring alignment across technical teams and business stakeholders. You will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate cloud solutions, security requirements, and technology transformations. Working in a collaborative consulting environment, you will influence delivery strategies, improve processes, and drive measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys leading high-impact technical projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative cybersecurity solutions while mentoring teams and shaping delivery excellence.

Accountabilities:

The Senior Technical Engagement Manager is responsible for leading complex technical engagements, ensuring successful delivery across cloud design, implementation, and managed operations projects. This role requires strong ownership of project execution, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead technical projects throughout the full lifecycle, managing scope, timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal delivery teams, ensuring clear communication and strong customer relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including leadership, architects, engineers, operations, sales, and quality teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Manage project schedules, facilitate status meetings, track milestones, and provide executive-ready reporting.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and delivery concerns while developing mitigation strategies and escalation plans.
• Support cloud design, build, and managed operations engagements by ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Improve project management processes through automation, workflow optimization, documentation, and best practice development.
• Create and maintain project artifacts, training materials, and delivery standards to enhance operational consistency.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity principles, compliance requirements, and technology best practices.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to provide strategic recommendations.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the development of technical delivery capabilities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex technology projects, strong client-facing skills, and a deep understanding of cloud, cybersecurity, and professional services delivery environments.

• 6+ years of experience in technical project or program management roles.
• 5+ years of experience managing external client relationships and enterprise engagements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong expertise in project planning, risk management, issue escalation, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting.
• Experience working within consulting, professional services, cloud delivery, or technology implementation environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Understanding of cybersecurity operations including SecOps, SOC/NOC, vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery, and continuous monitoring.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, and PCI.
• Experience with Agile, hybrid, or iterative delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating independently in complex environments.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Tableau, MS Project, or Visio.
• Familiarity with automation, AI-enabled tools, workflow optimization, or process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship required due to client contractual requirements.
• Preferred certifications include PMP, CAPM, CSM, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSK, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Architect, GIAC certifications, or CompTIA security/cloud certifications.
• Additional experience with cloud networking, encryption technologies, Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of approximately $89,000–$149,000 annually, based on experience, location, education, certifications, and other qualifications. Eligibility for annual incentive, commission, and recognition programs. Flexible work model with options to work remotely or from an office environment depending on business needs. Comprehensive health, insurance, and wellbeing benefits. Paid parental leave and flexible time off programs. Certification support, professional development opportunities, and training reimbursement. Access to digital mental health and wellbeing resources. Opportunities to participate in employee resource groups, company events, and community initiatives. Collaborative culture focused on innovation, growth, and professional development.

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