Engineering Manager

Why Join Compunet?

CompuNet values its people more than any other asset—and realizes the contributions made by each employee are a reflection of their education, experience, certifications, expertise and passions. We strive to take care of each other, do the right thing and help our customers succeed.  We work to build lasting relationships and are proud that our customers across many industries see us as a trusted advisor. Putting the customer at the center of every engagement, our mission is to design, test, deploy and support the right IT solutions for every customer.

We offer a generous total compensation package for our employees, including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-matching retirement plans, profit-sharing and more. 

CompuNet has an opportunity available for an Engineering Manager located in Bozeman. 

The Engineering Manager plays a key role in shaping CompuNet’s engineering presence across the Big Sky region by developing people, driving delivery excellence, and strengthening client outcomes. The region includes Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Southeast Idaho, and Alaska, with a distributed team delivering solutions across multiple technical practices. 

This role reports to the Big Sky Engineering Director and works closely with them to align resources, support regional priorities, and collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and vendor partners. It presents an opportunity to lead one of CompuNet’s most dynamic teams, shape delivery quality across a broad geography, and contribute to scaling a region experiencing strong growth. As Engineering Manager, you will directly impact both client outcomes and the careers of the engineers you lead, while reinforcing CompuNet’s reputation as a trusted, outcome-focused partner. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across multiple technical practices. 
• Provide coaching, recognition, and performance feedback through regular 1:1s, development planning, and career pathing. 
• Ensure effective onboarding of new engineers and create clear pathways for skill development and role progression. 
• Manage a distributed workforce across multiple states, balancing remote leadership with in-person engagement. 

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Big Sky Engineering Director to translate regional strategy into team priorities and actionable objectives. 
• Partner with Sales and Solutions Architects to align engineering resources with client opportunities. 
• Collaborate with Project Managers to launch projects predictably, manage resource capacity, and ensure commitments are met. 
• Build trusted relationships with Operations and Service Portfolio leaders to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and scale. 

Client Outcomes & Service Delivery 

• Guide engineers in the delivery of client projects, ensuring engagements meet CompuNet’s quality standards and drive measurable results. 
• Promote knowledge sharing, documentation, and adoption of repeatable delivery methods. 
• Act as a champion for client perspectives inside of CompuNet to improve services, strengthen delivery quality, and inform future engagements. 

Operational Management

• Oversee core managerial responsibilities, including timesheets, PTO approvals, and compliance with company policies. 
• Provide input into capacity planning, workforce forecasting, and quarterly business reviews. 
• Identify opportunities to refine processes, scale delivery, and strengthen operational consistency. 
• Track and report on key performance indicators, including utilization, backlog, project initiation timelines, and client satisfaction. 

Travel Expectations

Able to travel up to 25% of the time, based on client and business needs. Travel is typically regional and planned in advance. 

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience. 
• 8–12 years of experience in IT consulting, professional services, enterprise IT, or managed services. 
• 2+ years in a leadership or management role with direct people management responsibilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver results through partnership. 

Preferred Experience

• Leadership experience in a technology consulting or professional services environment. 
• Familiarity with utilization forecasting, backlog management, and customer success metrics. 
• Technical knowledge in one or more of CompuNet’s core practices: networking, security, data center, cloud, or collaboration. 
• Experience leading distributed teams across large geographies. 

 Desired Skills & Abilities 

• Strong leadership and coaching skills with a focus on enabling others to succeed. 
• Excellent communication skills; able to adapt messaging for executives, peers, engineers, and clients. 
• Effective relationship builder across technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Business acumen to balance client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability. 
• Ability to bring structure to complex or ambiguous situations while maintaining flexibility. 
• Commitment to integrity, transparency, and long-term client impact. 

Who We Are

CompuNet, Inc. is an engineering-led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services.  Our strength lies in our team of outcome-driven and relationship-focused professionals with a long history of designing IT solutions. Our team of highly skilled engineers take the lead in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that address complex business challenges. This team takes ownership for the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and design through deployment, training, and handoff. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.