Technical Engagement Manager (Remote)

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• You are a quality-driven, experienced engagement leader with a strong track record delivering complex, custom software and design engagements in consulting environments, over 10 years. You bring together delivery rigor, product thinking, client partnership, and people leadership enabling high-performing teams while driving meaningful outcomes for clients and for 8th Light.
• You operate comfortably in increasingly data-intensive and AI-enabled environments, applying sound judgment to build trust, align stakeholders, and drive meaningful outcomes in complex delivery contexts.
• Deep hands-on experience with a variety of delivery methodologies and frameworks, including fluency with Agile (Scrum, Kanban), and the judgment to adapt PDLC and SDLC practices to context, scale, risk profile, and client maturity.
• Proven experience integrating AI-enabled tools and workflows to rethink discovery, delivery, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated success leading and overseeing multiple software engagements across a variety of clients, products, and industries.
• A history of building trusted, long-term relationships with senior client delivery, product, and technology leaders.
• Led inclusive, cross-functional forums that support discovery, alignment, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Made thoughtful recommendations and set clear direction in the face of ambiguity, risk, and competing priorities.
• Served as a career manager and coach, supporting the growth, performance, and engagement of team members.
• Communicated clearly and empathetically with executives, clients, and colleagues, balancing advocacy, transparency, and accountability.