Senior Manager, Engineering

NielsenIQ•Chicago, IL

6h•$105,500 - $195,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale enterprise services built on Java and Python, with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IDM), cloud-native platforms (Azure or equivalent), and GenAI-powered capabilities. This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and execution excellence, driving high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions while growing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Requirements

10-15 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering management.
Strong hands-on background in Java and/or Python enterprise services and microservices architectures.
Proven experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable).
Solid understanding of IDM / IAM / CIAM concepts and implementations.
Experience leading teams building high-availability, secure, distributed systems.
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs on time with high quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating or building GenAI-powered solutions in enterprise environments.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures, APIs, and service mesh patterns.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, observability, and SRE practices.
Experience managing large, globally distributed teams.
Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, CISSP, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade Java and Python microservices at scale.
Own end-to-end delivery: planning, execution, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
Drive cloud-native architectures using Azure (or equivalent) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization.
Ensure strong SDLC discipline, CI/CD automation, and production readiness.
Lead development and integration of IDM / CIAM solutions (authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth/OIDC, RBAC).
Partner with Security teams to embed secure-by-design principles, compliance, and vulnerability management.
Champion application security best practices across SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets management.
Identify and drive practical GenAI use cases across platforms (e.g., developer productivity, intelligent workflows, data insights).
Guide teams in integrating LLMs, APIs, and AI services responsibly, with attention to governance, privacy, and cost controls.
Balance innovation with enterprise standards and operational maturity.
Hire, coach, and develop senior/mid/Jr engineers.
Set clear goals, expectations, and career paths; conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, Platform, and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps.
Translate business needs into technical strategy and execution plans.
Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences.

Benefits

flexible working environment
comprehensive health insurance
industry-leading parental leave
life insurance
education support
comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)