Senior Manager of Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Engineering
Senior Manager/Supervisor
We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers - while also maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance.
Being a Senior Manager of Engineering at iManage Means…
You will lead a high-performing engineering team in building and operating a scalable, reliable, and innovative cloud-based solution. You will play a pivotal role in architecting, delivering, and operating backend services that process millions of messages and documents, and leverage AI to simplify workflows for thousands of global customers.
You will mentor and drive a team of 10-12 engineers who are responsible for components of iManage’s flagship product that enables customers to collaborate and manage documents efficiently and securely. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced SaaS environment, is passionate about innovation, and can balance strategic thinking with deep technical execution.
iM Responsible For…
iM Getting To…
iManage Is Supporting Me By...
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to [email protected] so our team members can review.
About iManage…
At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Learn more at: www.imanage.com
Please see our privacy statement for more information on how we handle your personal data: https://imanage.com/privacy-policy/
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Being a Senior Manager of Engineering at iManage Means…
You will lead a high-performing engineering team in building and operating a scalable, reliable, and innovative cloud-based solution. You will play a pivotal role in architecting, delivering, and operating backend services that process millions of messages and documents, and leverage AI to simplify workflows for thousands of global customers.
You will mentor and drive a team of 10-12 engineers who are responsible for components of iManage’s flagship product that enables customers to collaborate and manage documents efficiently and securely. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced SaaS environment, is passionate about innovation, and can balance strategic thinking with deep technical execution.
iM Responsible For…
- Leading a team of 10-12 engineers, with a mix of senior talent and emerging contributors, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture
- Architecting and developing scalable backend services using .NET, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Service Bus, Cosmo DB, Microsoft 365 Graph APIs and other cloud technologies
- Collaborating with product managers to analyze business requirements and design new features
- Navigating team dynamics with empathy and maturity, especially with highly experienced individual contributors
- Driving adoption of AI tools to enhance end user workflows and improve user experience
- Promoting engineering best practices including CI/CD, code reviews, design documentation, data driven decisions, and monitoring
- Developing and tracking OKRs aligned with iManage’s global mission
- Communicating and presenting technical plans and decisions effectively to both technical and business stakeholders
- Continuously learning and sharing knowledge across global teams, while staying informed of industry and technical trends to drive innovation at iManage
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience building and running large scale software applications, with deep expertise in .NET, Azure, and cloud-native architecture
- Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Services, Cosmo DB, Service Bus, and other cloud-scale technologies
- Experience with Microsoft 365 Graph APIs, Microsoft Exchange
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and build management within a Cloud/SaaS environment
- Strong design and architectural skills in distributed systems, fault-tolerant services, and secure data handling
- A hands-on approach to coding and problem solving, with a passion for staying technically sharp
- Extensive experience leading diverse teams and navigating complex dynamics with empathy and professionalism
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across technical and non-technical audiences
- A growth mindset, high energy, and a desire to innovate and make a meaningful impact
- Experience with C++ will be an added advantage
iM Getting To…
- Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!
- Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.
- Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!
- Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.
- Enjoy flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.
- Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.
iManage Is Supporting Me By...
- Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.
- Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.
- Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.
- Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%.
- Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave.
- Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset.
- Having multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.
- Providing access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to [email protected] so our team members can review.
About iManage…
At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Learn more at: www.imanage.com
Please see our privacy statement for more information on how we handle your personal data: https://imanage.com/privacy-policy/
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