Sr Engineering Manager – Business Systems

Your Title: Senior Engineering Manager Business Systems

Job Location: Christchurch New Zealand

Our Department: Enterprise Business Systems

Are you a hands-on leader who can bridge the gap between technology and business building scalable systems that fuel growth and operational excellence Do you have a passion for transforming the way a global company works especially when it comes to enabling indirect partner channels

What You Will Do

As the Senior Manager of our Business Systems Engineering team in Christchurch you will be the driving force behind the enterprise applications and integrations that empower Trimbles business. You will lead mentor and grow a talented team of engineers guiding their work and defining the technical roadmap for critical platforms like CRM ERP and CPQ. This isnt just a technical role; youll be a key partner to our senior leaders across Sales Finance and Operations ensuring our systems are strategically aligned to support our ambitious business goals.

A significant focus of this role is enabling our indirect partner business models. Youll work closely with our Channel teams to design and manage systems that streamline partner operations enhance their experience and provide clear data visibility for both direct and indirect sales. Youll champion agile methodologies and modern engineering practices fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver high-quality solutions at pace.

• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Systems Engineering team.

• Define the technical strategy and roadmap for enterprise applications and integrations.

• Partner with business leaders to align systems priorities with organizational goals.

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from requirements gathering to post-go-live support.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

Were looking for a leader who is as comfortable with business strategy as they are with software architecture. Youll thrive in our fast-paced global matrixed environment by building strong trust-based relationships across teams and regions.

• 10 years of progressive experience in software engineering or enterprise business systems.

• 5 years of experience managing and leading technical teams.

• A strong understanding of major enterprise platforms (CRM ERP CPQ etc.) with a proven track record of delivering complex system integrations.

• Proven experience supporting channel or indirect partner business models and processes.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and work across different business and IT functions.

About Your Location

This role is based at Trimbles New Zealand headquarters in Christchurch on the Little River Link Cycleway. Our campus is home to over 350 Trimble employees and weve designed it to make your workday as seamless as possible. Youll have access to free parking secure covered bike sheds an onsite gym and showers. We also have an active social club and a collaborative team environment where people are excited to work with leading technology solutions.

At Trimble youll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. Our global community including more than 400 people in New Zealand is passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better more sustainable future.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.

Posting Date

Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.

At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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