Sr. Engineering Manager

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces - from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 800 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together!

Position Overview

The Sr. Engineering Manager will function as a technical team leader and project manager of our private brand team. As the Sr. Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the engineering operations to deliver exceptional products and services to our customers. This is an engineering leadership role and therefore you must be an engineer and be comfortable in being hands on with the execution of the strategy.

What you'll do:

• Partner with cross-functional teams, collaborating and aligning with a wide variety of both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Develop the strategy and roadmap of engineering processes and best practices to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct end-user research and field study to understand product functionality. Analysis product performance and value proposition
• Conduct product evaluation and benchmarking testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, product requirements, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Thrive in an environment of innovation and ambiguity, leading the team to explore new technologies and approaches. Stay up-to-date with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and market trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Attract top talent, contribute to recruitment efforts, and create an environment that encourages diverse perspectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Characteristics of success:

• Action-Oriented - The Sr. Engineering Manager converts challenges into new opportunities with a sense of urgency, ownership, and drive.
• Collaborates - The Sr. Engineering Manager builds strong working relationships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Balances Stakeholders - The Sr. Engineering Manager anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Drives Results - The Sr. Engineering Manager consistently achieves results, even under business headwinds.
• Plans and Aligns - The Sr. Engineering Manager has strong planning and prioritization skills to meet annual commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Resourceful - The Sr. Engineering Manager secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strategic Communication - The Sr. Engineering Manager presents data insights and analysis to both internal and external partners.

Skills We Are Seeking

• 10+ years of experience in product engineering or related field
• Project Management certification preferred (PMP, CAPM, or ACP)
  • Must exhibit a deep understanding of modern technology stack and agile delivery models
  • Must have a strong focus on understanding and enhancing the customer experience
  • Must have the ability to negotiate and manage conflict with both internal and external customers
• Product management and/or private label brand experience required
  • Must have experience leading cross functional teams and suppliers through new product development from design to execution
  • Must have experience writing and reviewing testing protocols and product requirements on commercial and consumer products
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex or technical material and processes in easy-to-understand terms to all levels in the organization
• Wholesale distribution experience and experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes preferred - knowledge of nursery, irrigation, agronomics, lighting and landscape products and practices a plus
• Must have a proven track record of modernizing legacy supply chain technologies at scale

Education:

• Degree in Engineering required (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field applicable to consumer product development); Computer or Software Engineering degrees do not meet this requirement.
• MBA preferred

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

This position requires that candidates be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship.