Mgr, Solutions Engineering (Automotive & Energy)

TL;DR

Mgr, Solutions Engineering (Automotive & Energy): Leading a team of Solutions Engineers supporting key global strategic customers with an accent on shaping technical go-to-market strategy and aligning sales execution with technical excellence. Focus on driving solution development, engaging with customers and partners, and influencing roadmap direction through collaboration with internal teams.

Location: Candidates must reside in Central or Eastern time zones. Ideal locations: Houston, Dallas, Detroit.

Salary: 278,800 - 360,800 USD

Company

hirify.global delivers unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers, fostering technical expertise and a customer-first mindset.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, HR, and Talent Acquisition to build and execute a strategic hiring plan.
• Drive operational alignment through forecast meetings, ensuring visibility into pipeline health and technical engagement readiness.
• Define and execute the regional technical strategy aligned to sales priorities and customer transformation goals.
• Engage directly with customers and partners, representing the technical voice of the region.
• Collaborate with internal product, engineering, and customer success teams to advocate for customer needs.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in pre-sales, technical sales, or solution architecture within enterprise technology.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including hiring and developing technical teams.
• Experience collaborating with Sales Operations, HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning.
• Demonstrated success in forecast accuracy, pipeline discipline, and quota alignment with sales leadership.
• Deep understanding of data infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise IT architectures.
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet customers, partners, and field teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience in the Media and Entertainment vertical is highly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s).
• Flexibility to balance professional ambition with your personal life.
• Differences are welcomed and drive everything.