Abacus Insights · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager, Sustaining and Forward Deployed Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expAbacus Insights is changing the way healthcare works by unlocking the power of data for health plans. The Senior Manager of Sustaining and Forward Deployed Engineering will lead a team responsible for managing the post-launch product lifecycle, ensuring quality and reliability while also engaging directly with customers to solve complex technical challenges.
AnalyticsBig DataData IntegrationData ManagementHealth CareSaaS
Responsibilities
Build, lead and mentor a high-performing team of sustaining engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Lead geographically distributed teams across the US, India, and Nepal, fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment
Oversee all sustaining engineering activities, including root cause analysis of field issues, bug fixes, and the implementation of design enhancements
Manage the product lifecycle from post-launch to end-of-life, ensuring product reliability, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards
Drive initiatives for cost reduction, yield improvement, and product variability reduction
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, operations, quality assurance, and customer support to resolve product production issues and streamline processes
Administer the engineering change process and ensure any solutions deployed in the field find their way back to the product when warranted
Develop and manage the departmental budget and resource planning for sustaining engineering projects
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who are embedded with strategic customers
Set the technical vision and strategy for customer engagements, guiding the team in designing and delivering innovative and impactful solutions
Oversee the entire lifecycle of customer-facing projects, from initial scoping and technical discovery to deployment and post-deployment support
Act as a key technical advisor for strategic clients, understanding their business objectives and ensuring the successful implementation of our products
Foster a customer-first mindset within the FDE team, emphasizing practical problem-solving and rapid iteration
Translate insights and feedback from customer engagements into actionable product improvements by collaborating with core product and engineering teams
Ensure the FDE team develops reusable tools, playbooks, and best practices to accelerate future deployments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an engineering role
At least 3-5 years in a management position leading technical teams
Proven experience in sustaining engineering, product support, or a related field
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers
Passion for mentorship and career development
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Data-driven approach to decision-making
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers at all levels
Deep understanding of software development, system integration, and deployment in customer environments
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and make sound decisions under pressure
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Experience in a customer-facing technical role such as solutions engineering, technical account management, or forward deployed engineering
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Work from anywhere
Comprehensive health coverage
Equity for every employee
Growth-focused environment
Home office setup allowance
Monthly cell phone allowance
Company
Abacus Insights
Abacus Insights offers a data management solution to help healthcare providers improve costs and member outcomes for customers.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$94.52MKey Investors
Claritev CorporationCRVAssurance Capital
2022-06-16Series C· $40.92M
2020-06-16Series B· $35M
2019-05-30Series A· $12.7M
Leadership Team
Minal Kumar Patel
CEO and Founder
John Pyhtila
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2024-12-11
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