[Remote] Manager of Engineering, Strategic Initiatives & Operational Excellence

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Petco is a leading company in pet supplies and services, dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. The Manager of Engineering will lead a team of IT engineers to design, develop, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring they align with the company's objectives and meet stakeholder needs.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of IT engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment
  • Drive the planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
  • Collaborate with other departments to understand their IT requirements and provide technical expertise and solutions to support their business objectives
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, and make recommendations for adoption to enhance our IT capabilities and competitiveness
  • Establish and maintain IT engineering standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of IT systems and infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to optimize performance and mitigate risks
  • Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IT engineering services and solutions, ensuring service level agreements are met and value for money is achieved
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, representing the IT engineering team and ensuring successful outcomes

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proven experience 5+ in IT engineering, with a focus on system design, infrastructure management, and application development
  • Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong technical expertise in areas such as networking, cloud computing, virtualization, cybersecurity, and database management
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive innovation
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CISSP, PMP) are a plus

Company Overview

  • Petco is a pet specialty retailer providing products, services, and advice for pet owners. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://petco.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Petco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2026, 32 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 27 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 21 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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