Manager of Systems Engineering

We are seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Systems Engineering to join our team and lead our efforts within India. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of systems engineers, driving the technical strategy for our clients in India, and ensuring the successful implementation of complex technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the market in India, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation. You llbe responsible for aligning technical pre-sales efforts with strategic sales goals, mentoring the SE team, supporting key accounts, and ensuring technical excellence in all customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of presales systems engineers, providing guidance and supportcomplex solution selling.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop and implement a technical strategy tailored to the unique needs of the India market.
• Serve as a technical advisor to clients, offering expertise and guidance on technology solutions that align with their objectives and requirements.
• Develop and execute a regional pre-sales strategy aligned with India sales goals.
• Represent Extreme s technical value in C-level and strategic customer conversations.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the systems engineering team, promoting growth and professional advancement.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or Pre-Sales roles.
• 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity, preferably in a networking vendor environment.
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, OSPF, BGP), wireless (Wi-Fi 6/6E), and cloud-managed platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English; ability to lead customer-facing conversations at both technical and executive levels.
• Vendor certifications that demonstrate expertise in networking, wireless technologies, access control and cloud are highly preferred

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach when working with internal teams and external partners.