That work has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025), TravelTech's Reservation Platform of the Year (2026), and one of Built In's Best Places to Work (2020–2026).
We're looking for bold, ambitious people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel. Working here, you can expect exponential growth, an ambitious pace, full ownership, and high-caliber colleagues who push you to do the best work of your career. Every hire raises the bar.
Come outpace the ordinary and build the future of travel with us.
We are hiring a Senior Manager of Information Technology to lead our IT organization, and to build the modern, automation-first IT function this business demands. You'll lead a distributed team of engineers and support analysts, and own the full IT function end-to-end.
This is a hands-on "player-coach" role: you will set the strategy, raise the bar on execution, and roll up your sleeves to fix the technical debt that's holding productivity back.
You will own the modern IT stack end-to-end — identity (Okta), device lifecycle, onboarding/offboarding automation, and SLA performance — while partnering closely with Security, People, and Engineering to make Engine a place where employees get what they need on day one and every day after.
What You Will Do- Lead the IT organization. Manage a distributed team of engineers and support analysts, with on-site coverage in Tempe and Chicago. Coach the team, define performance standards, and build the operating cadence that raise the talent density.
- Attack the tech debt: Define what a modern IT function looks like at Engine — device lifecycle, endpoint security, internal tooling, integrations. Retire what shouldn't exist. Consolidate what should.
- Own identity and automation: Architect Okta as Engine's single source of truth for identity, access, and automation. Onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, access reviews — if it's manual today, it won't be six months from now.
- Own SLAs and support quality: Define, measure, and hit SLAs across Tier 1/2 support, device lifecycle, and access management.
- Harden our identity and security posture: Partner with Security on Okta, SSO, MFA, and access reviews. Ensure that scale never comes at the cost of the basics.
- Set the IT strategy: Make sharp calls about where to invest engineering time. Say no when it matters. Ship the initiatives with the biggest business impact.
What You Bring
- Leadership. You have led IT teams before in fast-moving, remote-first environments. You've led a fix-and-modernize phase before, not just steady-state.
- Tech stack fluency. Deep experience with Okta (required), modern MDM (Intune, Jamf, Kandji, or similar), Google Workspace, and the Atlassian suite. Certifications welcome; real experience carries more weight.
- Project management and execution. You can scope, sequence, and land complex cross-functional programs (domain consolidations, IAM rollouts, tooling migrations) on time.
- Automation-first mindset: You default to automation. You have used Okta (or equivalent IDP) to power provisioning, and you know what a modern IT stack should look like.
- Player-coach depth. You're a leader who can still open a terminal. Deep experience across Tier 1/2 support, device lifecycle management, identity, and endpoint security. You can debug alongside your team when the situation calls for it.
- Security fluency. You understand the intersection of productivity and protection. You've partnered with security teams on audits, access reviews, endpoint health, and incident response.
- AI-curious. You explore how AI can augment IT operations — intelligent alerting, automated resolution, smarter employee experiences — and pull the good ideas forward.
- High standards, high judgment. You insist on the highest standards without slowing the business down.
Applications for this role will be accepted through 10/1/2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.
Compensation
Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, all roles receive equity. Depending on the role, total compensation may also include an annual bonus. Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.
The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with equity for all employees. Some roles are also eligible for bonuses or commissions.
- Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture
- Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more
Skills Required
- Prior leadership of IT teams in fast-moving, remote-first environments
- Experience leading a fix-and-modernize phase for an IT organization
- Deep experience with Okta
- Experience with modern MDM platforms such as Intune, Jamf, Kandji, or similar
- Experience with Google Workspace and the Atlassian suite
- Ability to scope, sequence, and deliver complex cross-functional programs
- Experience automating provisioning with Okta or an equivalent identity provider
- Deep experience across Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, device lifecycle management, identity, and endpoint security
- Experience partnering with security teams on audits, access reviews, endpoint health, and incident response
- Ability to manage and coach distributed technical teams
- Certifications related to the role
- Interest in applying AI to IT operations
What the Team is Saying
Engine Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO and generous time-off options stand out within the package. Time-away policies are portrayed as a major plus for overall work-life flexibility.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options for all full-time employees make equity broadly accessible. Equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health resources, and global lodging discounts provide notable wellness and lifestyle value. Remote-friendly perks and home-office support further enhance day-to-day flexibility.
Engine Insights
What We Do
Engine makes work travel less work. We’re revolutionizing the way businesses experience travel — making booking seamless, spending smart, and travel smooth. Our modern platform connects companies with top airlines, hotels, and car rental providers, offering everything from flexible trip changes to single-invoice billing. The result? A simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable travel experience for teams on the move. We’re proud to be named one of Colorado’s Best Places to Work by Built In for six consecutive years — a reflection of our culture of innovation, collaboration, and high standards. Backed by leading investors like Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund, and Permira, Engine is growing fast, with offices in Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, and coming soon, New York. We’re building something big — and we’re looking for passionate, driven people to help shape the future of business travel.
Why Work With Us
Engine’s vibrant culture, fueled by our shared dedication to high performance, bold communication, and adaptability, makes it a unique and exceptional workplace.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We offer a variety of work arrangements based on the role—some positions are in-person, others are hybrid, and some are fully remote.
