Manager, Solutions Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +15 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee all elements of the Solutions Engineering team within the F5 Tech vertical, concentrating on technical sales.

• Set objectives, develop work plans, and assign tasks accordingly.

• Ensure the Solutions Engineering organization is aligned with F5's corporate goals.

• Conduct performance assessments, approve time off requests, delegate tasks, provide training and mentorship, manage performance enhancement plans, implement disciplinary measures, and participate in candidate interviews.

• Establish annual objectives, strategies, and priorities for Engineers.

• Collaborate with management to plan quarterly and annual staffing needs.

• Coordinate candidate recruitment efforts with the HR team.

• Foster effective communication, teamwork, technical development, and professional growth within the organization.

• Maintain a robust SE partner strategy in collaboration with professional services, support, marketing, and product management teams.

• Expand the SE organization while developing retention, recognition, compensation, and career advancement plans.

• Ensure a strong customer focus, successful customer outcomes, clear escalation processes, and effective management of post-sales issues.

• Communicate F5's strategy, solution messaging, and product roadmap.

• Grasp customer needs and challenges to present relevant F5 solutions.

• Identify market trends, analyze competitors, and conduct product feasibility studies to support sales initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS or BA degree is required, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Proven experience in managing technical Solutions Engineers in a leadership position.

• Comprehensive knowledge of networking technologies and application delivery systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technologies clearly.

• Self-driven individual with the capability to influence direct reports and others outside the organization.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

• Commitment to uphold F5’s Business Code of Ethics and report any violations of company policies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive compensation.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Restricted stock units.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Reasonable accommodations for candidates.