World Wide Technology

Systems Engineering Manager - Illinois (Chicago, IL)

World Wide Technology$170K — $215K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must live in or near Chicago, IL.
  • 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale IT solutions.
  • 2 to 5 years of previous leadership/management experience required.
  • 25%-50% travel may be required within the Illinois territory.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical strategy and contribute to the organization's overall goals.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Consulting Systems Engineers to define strategic technical plans.
  • Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term gains based on customer needs.
  • Resolve conflicting priorities and facilitate effective decision-making.
  • Drive team results through structured meetings and personalized coaching.
  • Oversee the presales process and ensure cohesion between teams.
  • Recruit and manage diverse talent for optimal team performance.

Benefits

  • Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care
  • 401k Plan with Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave and other types of leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and Wellness program
  • Additional perks include Family Planning Benefits and Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must live in or near Chicago, IL.
  • 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale IT solutions.
  • 2 to 5 years of previous leadership/management experience required.
  • 25%-50% travel may be required within the Illinois territory.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, thought leadership, mentorship, and the ability to translate complex IT architectures into easily understood and consumable solutions are required.
  • Comfortable owning direct relationships with OEM partners and operating as an equal business partner to Sales leadership.

Want to learn more about Global Enterprise Sales? Check out the Solutions and Services we provide on the platform: https://wwt.com

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $215,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay range.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
  • Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
  • Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program


Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefit

Why should you join WWT as a Systems Engineering Manager?

World Wide Technology, Inc. has an opportunity available for a Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) to support our Illinois enterprise sales team. This position is responsible for leading and developing a team of experienced consultative engineers in designing, developing, enhancing, and delivering the "right fit" IT solutions to WWT's Illinois customer base, leveraging consultative skills to create new opportunities and customers, all while continuing to recruit, develop, and retain top talent using WWT Core Values and the Solutions Engineering mission and vision as our foundation to grow upon.

Responsibilities
  • Own the technical strategy, goals, and plans for your team's success and contribute to the organization's overall strategy, plans, and technology direction.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Services, and Consulting Systems Engineers to define strategic technical plans and align/partner with the right key OEMs to solve customer problems.
  • Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term gains by having a deep understanding of customer needs and technical choices.
  • Help the team solve conflicting priorities and make timely, effective decisions.
  • Demonstrate strong management skills and drive results within the team, including weekly team meetings and at minimum monthly one-on-ones with each direct report, supplemented by spot coaching as needed.
  • Oversee the presales process and help drive effective communication between Sales, Professional Services, and Global SME Teams.
  • Recruit, hire, and effectively manage and grow a diverse and talented set of employees, making decisive talent calls when a role isn't the right fit.
  • Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to employees on the team, develop career pathing, and others when necessary, to achieve successful short- and long-term outcomes.
  • Know the region's numbers: own account planning and strategy for the Illinois territory, and track team performance against pipeline and revenue goals.
  • Develop strong relationships with strategic OEM partners across the Illinois market, maintaining a regular cadence (at minimum monthly or quarterly) and helping connect your team directly to those partner resources.
  • Identify the region's key accounts and largest strategic pursuits, and provide hands-on leadership and resourcing support on those opportunities.
  • Act as an equal, trusted business partner to Sales leadership, with a regular cadence in place to stay aligned on account strategy and priorities.
  • Actively engage, build, and help execute business plans and strategy to grow WWT's business in the Illinois market.

About World Wide Technology

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a technology solution provider that offers a wide range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri. WWT provides a variety of services, including consulting, design, integration, and managed services. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. WWT has partnerships with many leading technology companies, including Cisco, Dell, and Microsoft. The company has a global presence, with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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7,000 employees
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1990

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