Sales Engineering Manager - Boston

In this role, you will lead and manage a team of Solutions Engineers, ensuring their development

and success in delivering exceptional pre-sales engagements. You will collaborate closely with

Sales Leadership, Product Teams, and Customer Success to align technical strategies with

business goals, drive customer outcomes, and foster innovation. Additionally, you will play a key

role in scaling the team, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to Saviynt’s overall

growth.

Location: Boston

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, manage, and develop a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers,

ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Provide mentorship and coaching to enhance technical expertise, customer

engagement skills, and strategic thinking.

• Establish and maintain a collaborative team culture focused on innovation,

knowledge-sharing, and delivering customer value.

Strategic Customer Engagement

•

Oversee and participate in high-impact customer engagements, including

technical discovery sessions, workshops, and strategic planning discussions.

• Guide the development of customized presentations, demos, and Proof of

Concepts (POCs) that align with customer needs and showcase Saviynt’s value.

• Build and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders, including

executives, to ensure alignment and long-term success.

Operational Excellence

• Drive operational efficiency by implementing best practices and processes for

pre-sales activities, including RFP responses, business case development, and

competitive analysis.

• Monitor and prioritize team activities to ensure timely and effective support for top

regional opportunities.

• Regularly provide feedback to Product Management, Marketing, and Solutions

Strategy teams to influence product direction and market positioning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between pre-sales and post-sales teams, ensuring smooth

transitions to Customer Success and Professional Services.

• Collaborate with Sales Leadership to align technical strategies with revenue

objectives and regional priorities.

• Partner with Product Marketing and Product Management to deliver thought

leadership materials and refine offerings based on market feedback.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in Cloud Security, Identity and Access

Management, or related domains, with a proven track record in pre-sales leadership or

consulting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent

experience (e.g., certifications such as ISACA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure

Fundamentals, Google Cloud Security Engineer).

• Strong technical aptitude and a commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of

industry trends.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced

environment.

• Up to 50% domestic travel

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a

diverse team.

• Expertise in identity governance, access management, cloud security, and related

domains.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence technical

and business audiences at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering customer value

and driving results.

• Proficiency in operational planning, project management, and process optimization.
• Positive, customer-first mindset with a passion for innovation and excellence.