Manager, Tech Enablement

Job Requisition ID: 64629

Department: Engineering (DEPTENG)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do but what really fuels us is our people. Theyre the heart of our company. As an employee our promise to you is that youll work on new and innovative products and solutions be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative caring and act with integrity and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects both locally and globally will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

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DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations made up of some of the most trusted leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented innovative outstanding people we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment including clean energy solutions systems and payment automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems OPW Fuel Management Systems ClearView Tokheim ProGauge Fairbanks LIQAL AvaLAN and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin TX DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide including facilities in Brazil China India Italy Poland the Netherlands the United Kingdom and the United States.

Position Summary:

The Manager Tech Enablement is responsible for driving innovation technology adoption and engineering capability growth across the global Hardware Engineering organization which includes Mechanical Hydraulics Electrical Electronics Firmware Systems Test QA Engineering Operations and Hardware Tools teams. Although this role does not include direct people management it requires a high degree of leadership influence and cross-functional coordination.
This position will create and own the end-to-end innovation framework used by the hardware organizationspanning idea generation evaluation prototyping validation and execution. The Manager will steward the innovation backlog align stakeholders ensure cross-functional participation and drive measurable outcomes that support product strategy and engineering productivity.
The ideal candidate brings a Tech Enablement mindset with strong organizational awareness systems thinking and the ability to translate technology trends into actionable engineering capabilities. This role requires exceptional communication skills strategic vision and the ability to guide teams toward long-term technology investment while managing short-term execution.

Position Responsibilities:
Develop implement and maintain the Hardware Engineering Innovation Framework defining processes for idea intake prioritization validation and execution.
Own and manage the innovation initiative backlog ensuring strategic alignment with product roadmaps engineering needs and long-term technology direction.
Evaluate global technology trends and identify opportunities to enhance mechanical hydraulic electrical electronic firmware test QA and engineering operations capabilities.
Coordinate with engineering managers technical leaders and global stakeholders to ensure appropriate resourcing cross-team alignment and timely progress on innovation initiatives.
Facilitate structured innovation activities including workshops design sprints hackathons reverse engineering reviews and technology scouting sessions.
Define and track KPIs for innovation performance engineering velocity improvements adoption rates and business impact.
Guide teams through prototyping experimentation and validation phases using structured frameworks for decision-making and risk assessment.
Partner with product management to ensure innovation aligns with customer needs and supports long-term business value.
Communicate innovation strategies opportunities and results to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Promote a culture of curiosity continuous learning knowledge sharing and responsible experimentation across engineering teams.
Identify opportunities to introduce tools automation simulation or process enhancements that increase engineering effectiveness.
Provide coaching mentorship and thought leadership to engineers and technical leads on innovation best practiceseven without direct managerial authority.
Demonstrate strong leadership qualities including influence prioritization decision-making and accountability.

Qualification Requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Electronics Computer Systems or related field) required. Masters degree preferred.
10 years of experience in hardware embedded systems or multi-disciplinary engineering fields with increasing levels of responsibility.
Proven success leading innovation initiatives technology research or emerging technology adoption.
Strong understanding of multiple engineering domains (mechanical electronics firmware testing tools or systems-level integration).
Experience creating frameworks processes or structured methods for innovation or engineering performance improvement.
Excellent facilitation communication and influence skills with the ability to work across global teams and senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills including evaluating technologies building business cases and defining measurable KPIs.
Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives in a global engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with engineering excellence methodologies (Lean Agile DFX DFSS FAST Systems Thinking).
Knowledge of advanced prototyping methods simulation tools and engineering automation platforms.
Familiarity with R&D or innovation portfolio management.
Prior experience working across Mechanical Electrical Firmware or Systems Engineering teams.
Strong understanding of engineering toolchains development workflows and hardware/software co-design processes.
Experience running workshops ideation sessions or innovation programs.

Essential Functions:
Serve as the innovation lead and strategic technology advisor within the Hardware Engineering organization.
Represent Hardware Engineering in cross-functional and executive-level discussions related to technology investment and capability development.
Manage multiple innovation and capability initiatives simultaneously while maintaining alignment to organizational priorities.
Work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
Exhibit strong leadership presence initiative and the ability to influence complex decisions without direct reports.
Maintain a high level of organization flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
Fluent English is required.

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off 13 paid holidays/floating holidays per calendar year paid vacation days and paid sick leave; including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Texas : Austin
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