[Remote] IT Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. They are seeking a Data Engineer to build and optimize modern data pipelines while collaborating with technical teams to ensure reliable data platforms and timely project execution.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and enhance scalable data pipelines that support reliable ingestion, transformation, and delivery of critical business dataDevelop and maintain ETL workflows using Python and distributed data technologies to improve performance, accuracy, and maintainabilityCollaborate with engineering, security, IT, and external stakeholders to coordinate dependencies, resolve blockers, and keep initiatives progressing smoothlyMonitor project milestones, surface risks early, and help drive timely execution through clear status updates and strong follow-throughImplement data processing solutions using tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka to support high-volume and real-time data needsPartner with cross-functional teams to validate testing readiness, support controlled releases, and promote successful adoption of new data capabilitiesContribute to data governance and lifecycle practices by helping ensure quality standards, consistency, and operational reliability across platformsSkillsStrong technical career foundation — grown into management from a hands-on IT or platform engineering background; carries genuine technical credibility with engineers and vendorsProven experience directly managing IT or Platform Engineering teamsSolid exposure to an IAM/IGA or identity modernization program — can manage vendors and milestones confidently without being hands-on technicalStrong program and delivery management — milestone tracking, risk escalation, vendor accountabilityExperience managing external implementation partners or detail oriented services vendorsUS Eastern timezone availability — full business dayHigh autonomy — operational from week one, comfortable in ambiguityExecutive-level communication — proactively keeps leadership informedFamiliarity with Okta, Lumos, or DelineaExperience managing distributed US + international teamsPrior interim or bridge management experienceAgile, Jira-based roadmap and delivery managementHigh-growth or fast-paced tech company backgroundNetwork as a Service (NaaS) or network infrastructure program exposureBenefitsBenefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.Company OverviewRobert Half provides staffing, recruiting, finance, and accounting services. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hessen, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.roberthalf.de.