Technical Manager, Engineering
As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we embrace unique enthusiasm, high integrity, and courage to embrace change. We value passionate people with fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds to keep us at the forefront of innovation. Our workplace has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for 15 consecutive years and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times, and we’ve been voted a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.
About the role
The Technical Engineering Manager (Front-End/Back-End) is a dynamic leadership role responsible for fostering a high-performing culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering execution with business strategy, define and deliver on key OKRs, and drive forward-thinking technology solutions. Responsibilities include leading talent development, staying ahead of emerging trends, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring excellence in execution for both Front-End and Back-End initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with strong communication and influencing skills, a deep technical background, and proven success in guiding engineering teams to deliver impactful results.
Responsibilities
- Embody and promote core organizational values: Integrity, Community, Passion, Courage, Innovation, and Safety
- Cultivate a high-performing, innovative culture within Front-End/Back-End teams
- Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent; promote continuous learning and effective performance management
- Identify strategic opportunities in Front-End/Back-End domains and influence stakeholder support
- Align annual team OKRs with organizational goals
- Stay ahead of tech trends to guide strategic adoption or avoidance
- Manage engineering budgets efficiently to maximize impact
- Build strong vendor partnerships to support engineering needs
- Lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, ensuring technical excellence
- Collaborate on technical requirements, prioritize efforts, and align on goals
- Measure and improve Front-End/Back-End team efficiency and processes
Requirements
- Relevant industry certifications or specialized training in Front-End/Back-End technologies
- 7+ years of industry experience in software engineering
- 1-3 years in a leadership or management role
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proven experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams
- Ability to influence and navigate organizational dynamics effectively
- Proficiency in English (both written and verbal)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
- Quality, high-speed internet connection at home
Benefits
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- Hybrid work schedule
- Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Monthly IT stipend
- Casual dress code
- On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance programs
- Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
The salary range for this role is $141,218.77 to $209,161.18 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay-for-performance company, and some roles include a profit-sharing program and an annual bonus.