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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing Workday functionalities through configuration, development, and testing. Leverage your expertise in HCM modules and automation tools to deliver quality solutions and suppo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your Workday HCM expertise to enhance configurations, develop integrations, and ensure quality throughout the implementation lifecycle in a collaborative, hybrid envi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Deliver comprehensive technical sales support for enterprise security solutions, driving pre-sales activities from initial engagement to closing. Collaborate with Account Executives to influence the S...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the end-to-end customer onboarding process, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and value realization. Collaborate with customers to provide expert guidance and drive succes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of missile defense by leveraging your systems engineering expertise to verify and validate capabilities within the Missile Defense System, ensuring robust performance and compliance w...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $212K *

Champion the design and delivery of scalable software systems, leading technical decisions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to align solutions with business goals while ensuring high...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$141K - $212K *

Architect scalable software solutions that drive business outcomes. Lead technical design, mentor engineers, and ensure high-performance systems while collaborating across teams to deliver resilient c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$141K - $212K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable software systems, driving architectural decisions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing midstream oil & gas projects, ensuring engineering deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards while collaborating across disciplines and supporting project manager...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $309K *

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project execution, enhance system performance, and foster a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex orbital compute program, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful integration and demonstration of...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical integration across multiple systems, ensuring seamless collaboration among subsystems and vendors. Drive architectural decisions and manage requirements to deliver a coher...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $227K *

Contribute to building a cutting-edge security platform that automates incident response and threat analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design scalable systems, ensuring operational reliabili...

1 week ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in driving technical programs across infrastructure services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and compliance. Influence project outcomes and stre...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and financial accountability while fostering innovation and collaboration acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading engineering and design projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with diverse clients, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in project management, leading multi-discipline engineering efforts from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and project success across d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $223K *

Lead a team of software and DevOps engineers to enhance engineering capabilities, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions through hands-on technical direction and collaboration across gl...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Empower engineering teams by leading software and DevOps initiatives, enhancing shared capabilities, and driving standards for secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across functions to ensure consis...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading a team of software and DevOps engineers to enhance shared capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality, secure solutions across global delivery lo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing engineering functions, guiding teams, and aligning projects with organizational goals. Drive innovation and efficiency while ensuring adherence to safety and quality st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $249K *

Lead the charge in shaping an integrated ServiceNow platform by guiding a team of Technical Product Managers. Drive product strategy, prioritize business needs, and ensure cohesive functionality acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to innovate and implement cutting-edge AI solutions in digital marketing. Drive impactful projects, manage complex data integrations, and shape the future of...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive systems engineering leadership across complex light rail transit projects, ensuring integration, verification, and validation of systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet operati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.