Sr. Manager, Engineering

Help us build the "System of Action" that supercharges global manufacturing teams.  QAD is entering a high-velocity era to architect the world’s first AI-native, agentic ERP. We are moving beyond legacy "systems of record" to build an autonomous platform where humans and AI work as a tag team to redefine how factories operate.  Join us at this pivotal moment to build our next generation platform, lead the next generation of the Adaptive Enterprise and turn global speed into strategy.  

Ignite Your Future: 

As a Senior Manager of Engineering at QAD, you will be responsible for leading multiple agile teams and Engineering Managers, driving execution excellence while shaping technical solutions for enterprise‑scale platforms. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology.

The Mission: What You'll Be Building

You will lead teams delivering key capabilities across QAD’s intelligent, adaptive platform, including cloud‑native services, APIs, and AI‑enabled workflows supporting global manufacturing customers.

Your Impact/ What you will be doing: 

• Team & Manager Leadership: Lead and mentor Engineering Managers and senior ICs; build high‑performing, engaged teams.

• Delivery & Execution: Own delivery commitments for your area, ensuring predictable outcomes, quality, and scalability.

• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance on architecture, design, and implementation of microservices‑based systems.

• Agile & Continuous Improvement: Drive strong Agile practices, retrospectives, and engineering metrics to improve velocity and reliability.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Architects, and QA to translate requirements into execution.

• Talent Development: Support career growth, performance management, and hiring for your teams.

What we are looking for 

• 8–10+ years of software engineering experience with 2–4 years in people management roles.

• Experience leading multiple teams in an Agile, SaaS environment.

• Solid understanding of cloud‑native architectures, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.

Core Technical Foundations

• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices, APIs, and cloud-native architectures.

• Experience guiding design and implementation of distributed systems and microservices.

• Understanding of Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, quality engineering, and operational excellence.

• Ability to review designs, assess trade-offs, and ensure technical consistency across teams.

The Mindset:

• Delivery Leader: Owns outcomes and drives teams toward predictable, high-quality delivery.

• Coach & Multiplier: Develops managers and senior engineers, amplifying their impact.

• Collaborative Partner: Works effectively across Product, QA, and Architecture.

• Pragmatic Decision-Maker: Balances ideal architecture with business realities.

• Growth-Oriented: Champions continuous learning and improvement.

Why QAD?

You’ll be shaping the future of intelligent manufacturing platforms at global scale—working with ambitious leaders, modern cloud technologies, and AI‑driven innovation that delivers real‑world impact.

Company Description:

QAD is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

About QAD:

QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.