Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Solutions Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Solutions Engineering Managers lead teams that connect technical products with customer needs, helping organizations evaluate, implement, and get value from complex solutions.

What Does a Solutions Engineering Manager Do?

Solutions Engineering Managers guide pre-sales or customer-facing technical teams. They partner with sales, product, and customer success leaders to shape solutions, support demonstrations and proofs of concept, and ensure technical recommendations address business requirements. Depending on the organization, the role may also include hiring, coaching, team planning, and contributing to go-to-market strategy.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a blend of technical expertise, customer communication, and leadership. Useful strengths include solution architecture, discovery and requirements analysis, presentation skills, strategic account support, and the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes. Experience managing or mentoring engineers and collaborating across departments is often valuable.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Solutions Engineering Managers work across industries such as software, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology. Career progression may lead to senior or director-level solutions engineering roles, sales engineering leadership, or broader technical go-to-market positions. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary details, location, experience expectations, and team scope, then focus your search on roles that match your leadership background and technical strengths.

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$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$194K - $320K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging AI and cloud technologies to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, enhance customer relationships, and...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $223K *

Drive operational transformation and cloud readiness by leading database modernization initiatives, improving reliability and engineering excellence through automation and best practices while mentori...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $212K *

Pioneer innovative IAM strategies to enhance security across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust identity governance and access management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in empowering strategic partners by delivering technical capabilities, driving customer opportunities, and fostering scalable solutions throughout the partner lifecycle to achieve meas...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion enterprise communications and change initiatives, enhancing employee engagement and understanding. Collaborate across departments to ensure clear, consistent messaging and drive organizationa...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Lead the charge in managing ServiceNow demand intake and project lifecycles, ensuring strategic alignment and timely execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and maintain clea...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $273K *

Champion the global technical alliance with Snowflake and Databricks, driving co-sell revenue through strategic planning, technical narratives, and collaborative execution across teams and events, whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale NetSuite projects, enhancing client experiences through strategic project management and collaboration. Utilize your expertise in pre-sales and implementation t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Advance data hall designs and infrastructure projects, optimizing efficiency and scalability while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Manage moderate-complexity data hall designs and infrastructure projects, driving operational improvements and design optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Design and optimize medium-complexity data hall infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Engage in the design and optimization of data hall infrastructure, managing moderate-complexity projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalabili...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $221K *

Reimagine the future of HR by architecting innovative tech solutions that enhance workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement AI-powered tools, driving measurable productivity and transform...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Lead the proposal development process, enhancing strategies and systems to elevate submissions. Collaborate with executives and technical experts to create compelling, client-focused proposals that sh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading construction projects for innovative industrial facilities. Ensure quality execution, foster teamwork, and navigate complexities to deliver exceptional results while mainta...

Illinois, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project delivery in the Telco services sector by managing complex initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining timelines...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $178K *

Advance the ERP landscape by leading transformation initiatives, optimizing solutions, and managing a skilled technical team to enhance organizational efficiency and support strategic goals. Drive mod...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of project schedules for data center construction, optimizing timelines and resource allocation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient sequencing and risk mitigati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Solutions Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Solutions Engineering Manager leads technical customer-facing teams that help customers assess and adopt products. The role often includes solution design, demonstrations, proof-of-concept support, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.

  • What qualifications are common for Solutions Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for substantial technical or solutions engineering experience, strong customer-facing communication, and a record of mentoring or managing teams. Familiarity with the employer’s technology and industry can also be important.

  • How much do Solutions Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information.

  • Where do Solutions Engineering Managers work?question toggle

    They are commonly employed by software, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology companies, though the role can exist in other industries with complex products or services.

  • What is the difference between a Solutions Engineering Manager and a Sales Engineering Manager?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Both roles typically lead technical teams supporting customer evaluations and sales processes. The exact scope depends on the company, including whether the team also supports implementation, customer success, or broader solution strategy.