What You'll Do
Establish the IT engineering strategy, roadmap, OKRs, and resource plans in alignment with functional objectives.
Lead the design and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
Define architecture principles, engineering standards, and operating practices across infrastructure, networking, systems, automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
Translate business needs into effective technical solutions and guide build-versus-buy, vendor, and technology decisions.
Establish performance metrics, documentation standards, and operating mechanisms that improve service quality and decision-making.
Develop the team through clear expectations, coaching, succession planning, and ongoing talent development.
What We're Looking For
10+ years of experience in IT engineering, infrastructure, systems engineering, network engineering, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams in a high-growth or globally distributed environment.
Deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, systems administration, automation, and security principles.
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from strategy and architecture through successful execution.
Experience establishing technical strategy, engineering standards, OKRs, resource plans, and operating metrics.
Ability to synthesize complex technical and business requirements into clear recommendations and durable solutions.
Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits
The base compensation range for this role is
$140,000—$190,000 USD
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