Solutions Engineer Manager

Kongsberg Geospatial

$135K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years in software or sales leadership
  • 10 years in software development, solutions/sales engineering, and technical sales support
  • Strong knowledge of software development practices and tools
  • Proficient in directing technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the planning and management of the Solutions Engineering team
  • Maintain expert knowledge of products and their applications
  • Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and customers
  • Analyze market and sales opportunities for growth
  • Develop processes to support sales engineering
  • Ensure quality of customer interactions and solutions
  • Respond to RFIs/RFPs and participate in trade shows

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model based in Ottawa, Ontario
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a growing team
  • Involvement in exciting projects related to geospatial and mission critical software
  • Potential travel opportunities within and outside Canada up to 25% of the time
Full Job Description
Our team is seeking a Solutions Engineering Manager to provide people and solutions management for our growing Solutions Engineering team. As Solutions Engineering Manager, you will lead a growing Solutions Engineering team while supporting the development of new business opportunities. You will act as technical advisor and solution advocate for the business development team while collaborating with the engineering team to convey customer requirements and guide solutions. This is a hybrid position working out of our Ottawa, Ontario office. Travel within and outside of Canada is required up to 25% of the time. Duties include: • Oversee the planning, strategy and management of the Solutions Engineering team, including resource planning, career development and recruiting • Maintain expert level knowledge of products and solutions, and their application in various domains • Collaborate closely with Business Development, Engineering, and external customers to facilitate the technical aspects of the business development process • Understand market and sales opportunities to drive future growth • Develop and maintain effective processes and practices to support the solutions and sales engineering aspects of the business development process • Ensure overall quality of customer interactions and solutions • Develop technical solutions and alternatives that meet customer requirements • Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs • Participate in trade shows, demos, and product training You Have • A Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one • A post-secondary degree in a field related to Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience • 5 years of previous experience in software or sales leadership • 10 years of previous experience in any combination of software development, solutions/sales engineering and technical sales support • Solid knowledge of software development practices, methodologies, tools and technologies • Ability to provide direction to a range of technical and non-technical teams • Knowledge of the design, analysis, and integration of mission critical software It will be great if you have.... • Experience with geospatial display software and applications • Experience working in the Defense or Aerospace industry The base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $157,500 + bonus & commission. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including job-related skills, experience, internal equity and relevant education or training. How to Apply: Visit our website www.kongsberggeospatial.com to learn more about us. If you fulfill the requirements and skills listed above, we look forward to hearing from you. Due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in Kongsberg Geospatial. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us during the selection process.

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