Solutions Engineer Manager

Kongsberg Geospatial Ltd • Ottawa, ON

1d • CA$135,000 - CA$157,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kongsberg Geospatial is an industry-leading software company with over 30 years of experience delivering real-time geospatial technology solutions for Defence and Aerospace applications worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, our technology is trusted for critical applications such as air defense, search and rescue, drone delivery systems, and autonomous vehicle tracking. We are seeking a Solutions Engineering Manager to lead our growing Solutions Engineering team, manage people and solutions, and support the development of new business opportunities. This role involves acting as a technical advisor and solution advocate for the business development team, collaborating with the engineering team to convey customer requirements, and guiding solutions. This is a hybrid position based in our Ottawa, Ontario office, requiring up to 25% travel within and outside of Canada.

Requirements

• A Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
• A post-secondary degree in a field related to Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• 5 years of previous experience in software or sales leadership
• 10 years of previous experience in any combination of software development, solutions/sales engineering and technical sales support
• Solid knowledge of software development practices, methodologies, tools and technologies
• Ability to provide direction to a range of technical and non-technical teams
• Knowledge of the design, analysis, and integration of mission critical software

Nice To Haves

• Experience with geospatial display software and applications
• Experience working in the Defense or Aerospace industry

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, strategy and management of the Solutions Engineering team, including resource planning, career development and recruiting
• Maintain expert level knowledge of products and solutions, and their application in various domains
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, Engineering, and external customers to facilitate the technical aspects of the business development process
• Understand market and sales opportunities to drive future growth
• Develop and maintain effective processes and practices to support the solutions and sales engineering aspects of the business development process
• Ensure overall quality of customer interactions and solutions
• Develop technical solutions and alternatives that meet customer requirements
• Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
• Participate in trade shows, demos, and product training

Benefits

• bonus & commission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree