About this opportunity
Altum, LLC lists this Manager – Software Engineering opportunity in workfromhome, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Altum is a Chicago-based AI-first consulting firm delivering enterprise modernization, cloud-native platforms, and AI-enabled automation solutions. We partner with product, technology, and executive leaders to implement scalable systems that drive measurable business value.
We operate where engineering excellence meets business accountability.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manager – Software Engineering to lead both enterprise technology delivery and engineering team management within our consulting practice.
This remote role requires client-facing engagement in the US market. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who can:
Architect and deliver complex enterprise solutions
Lead and grow engineering teams
Drive structured execution across multiple workstreams
Align technical decisions with financial and business outcomes
This role builds on the Senior Consultant responsibilities, with added accountability for people leadership, delivery oversight, and strategic execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Architecture & Delivery Leadership
Architect and lead implementation of scalable, secure enterprise systems
Design cloud-native solutions across modern technology stacks
Ensure high engineering standards, scalability, and compliance
Drive end‑to‑end delivery from discovery through production rollout
Manage and mentor software engineers and consultants
Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and delivery forecasting
Establish engineering best practices and quality standards
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
3. Client & Executive Engagement
Serve as a trusted advisor to client technology and executive stakeholders
Translate business objectives into structured technical roadmaps
Present architecture and program updates to leadership
Ensure alignment between client expectations and delivery outcomes
Champion proactive use of AI-enabled development tools to improve efficiency
Identify automation opportunities within client ecosystems
Drive disciplined DevOps and continuous delivery practices
5. Business & Financial Accountability
Evaluate architectural decisions through ROI and cost‑benefit analysis
Apply FinOps thinking to cloud and infrastructure design
Support budget planning and financial forecasting for projects
Understand accounting and operational workflows to guide purposeful implementation
Required Qualifications
10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience
Proven experience leading engineering teams in consulting or enterprise environments
Strong background in cloud-native architectures and modern application development
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating in hybrid/on‑site client environments
Working knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, or enterprise operations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated industries (financial services, insurance, healthcare)
Strong DevOps and CI/CD implementation experience
Experience embedding AI capabilities into enterprise systems
Experience scaling engineering teams
What Success Looks Like
High‑performing engineering teams
Predictable, disciplined delivery
Clear alignment between technical architecture and business outcomes
Strong client trust and repeat engagements
Continuous improvement in velocity, quality, and efficiency
Why Altum
Direct client impact in the US market
Hybrid flexibility
Competitive U.S. compensation
Healthcare benefits and 401(k)
Leadership growth path within a scaling consulting firm
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Worksite address
workfromhome, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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