Digital Engineering Manager

McLane•Temple, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Take your career further with McLane! McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide. We’re looking for a strategic, people‑first technology leader to shape and elevate the Digital Teammate Experience. In this role, you’ll lead the platforms and experiences that power how teammates work every day—combining engineering excellence, intuitive design, and scalable SaaS solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, experience, and leadership, this is your opportunity to make enterprise‑level impact This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

Requirements

Proven experience leading enterprise software engineering teams in complex environments.
Strong background managing SaaS platforms, integrations, and vendor‑delivered solutions.
Experience collaborating across engineering, product, UX/UI, and operations.
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Confident communicator and trusted advisor who can influence across a matrixed organization.
This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4–6 years of progressive software engineering experience, including initial people leadership or team‑lead responsibilities.
Experience supporting and delivering enterprise or business‑critical applications, with exposure to high‑availability or production environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead small to mid‑sized engineering teams, manage priorities, and support delivery commitments.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional partners and vendors; exposure to budgeting or resource planning preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Digital Teammate Hub and GEP platform engineering teams, along with Process UX/UI resources.
Own delivery of secure, scalable, SaaS‑based platforms that enhance teammate experience and operational effectiveness.
Drive integrations across enterprise systems and external vendor solutions.
Partner with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Business leaders to execute multi‑year roadmaps.
Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and delivery outcomes with accountability and transparency.
Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud‑native development.
Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering and experience teams.