Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Firm Description

Founded in 2001, Partners Capital is a Global Investment Office acting for distinguished endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe. With $75B+ in assets under management, the firm constructs customized investment portfolios for its clients tapping into its deep network of partnerships with what we consider exceptional asset managers across all major asset classes. Clients include Syracuse University, Sesame Workshop, INSEAD Business School, New York’s Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Symphony, Eton College, Colorado College, several Oxford and Cambridge University Colleges, several family offices around the world, and senior executives from leading global investment firms. The firm employs more than 350 people across its eight offices located in Boston, New York, London, San Francisco, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dallas.

Partners Capital is diverse and inclusive, in people and in thought. Our meritocracy is enabled by fostering a truly inclusive and collaborative culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued.

Position Description

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering, is responsible for leveraging technology to deliver critical business outcomes for the Client CIO and Operations functions. Reporting to the Global Head of Software Engineering, this role partners closely with the Global Head of Technology, Client COO, CIO Leadership, Transformation Office, CIO Team, Client Operations Team, and broader Technology organization to execute on strategic priorities.

This leader will manage a high-performing team of 4–7 engineers and oversee technology architecture, solution design, and end-to-end project delivery. The role includes full accountability for stakeholder engagement, execution excellence, and day-to-day leadership of the Boston-based Technology team.

Success in this position requires intellectual curiosity, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape vision and roadmap initiatives. The ideal candidate is committed to building and running a high-performing agile team with a strong culture of accountability and quality. Given the close partnership with business leaders, this individual must bring a flexible, entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with complex challenges.

The primary responsibility of the engineering manager is to leverage technology to deliver business outcomes. Other key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the CIO and Client Operations teams.
• Deliver measurable business value, including quantifiable financial impact, aligned to defined business outcomes.
• Partner closely with business leaders to define a clear technology vision and roadmap; deliver solutions aligned to strategic priorities and communicate progress effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead engineering teams in embedding cutting-edge Generative AI capabilities into the software development lifecycle to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Develop deep domain expertise to inform technology strategy, solution design, and long-term capability development.
• Provide oversight and direction on technology architecture and technical design to ensure scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.
• Lead and manage a global team of 4–7 high-performing engineers, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations to maximize impact and resource efficiency.
• Drive productivity and operational efficiency through innovation, process optimization, and simplification of the technology stack.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, including third-party system implementations and internally developed solutions across the full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment, and support).
• Lead stakeholder management during support escalations, ensuring clear communication, alignment on impact and remediation plans, and timely resolution of critical issues.
• Champion industry-standard agile development and modern engineering best practices.
• Coach and mentor team members to support their professional growth and technical development.
• Collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams, fostering alignment and high performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the software engineering function.

Key responsibilities may be assessed and are subject to change from time to time based on the needs of the business. The individual may be required to work overtime as needed.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team
• Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels

Qualifications / Attributes

Required:

• 10+ years of technology experience within the wealth or asset management industry, including at least 5 years in a hands-on engineering leadership or management role.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in embedding cutting-edge Generative AI capabilities into the software development lifecycle, establishing appropriate governance and guardrails, and scaling responsible AI practices across the organization.
• Demonstrated track record as a transformational change leader within complex, high-growth environments, driving measurable business impact through disciplined execution and delivery.
• Strong hands-on technical foundation, including experience with agile methodologies, DevOps practices, cloud architecture, security frameworks, application modernization, and multiple development stacks.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization—from highly technical engineers to senior executive stakeholders.
• Innovative and client-focused mindset, with a passion for leveraging technology to create differentiated and impactful client experiences.
• Proven people leader with the ability to lead effectively upward, downward, and laterally across a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing technical talent.

Preferred:

• Proven experience managing third-party vendors and outsourced engineering teams in the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation trends and their impact on the industry, with knowledge of emerging technologies and best practices.
• Broad financial acumen, including a solid understanding of financial markets, economic fundamentals, and investment concepts.
• Working knowledge of modern technology stacks, including Python, Flask, Azure, React, GraphQL, PHP, Ansible, Jenkins, and Airflow.
• Experience collaborating effectively within geographically distributed and global teams.

Benefits and Compensation

Partners Capital is committed to being a great place to work. We are focused both on wellbeing and professional growth. You can expect professional development and career progression opportunities, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a flexible “results-focused” working model. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. The Firm also supports global philanthropy via a charity program and volunteer day. In addition, we champion a variety of wellness and social events. We also support the pursuit of professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), etc.

Massachusetts requires Partners Capital to include a reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role. This base salary range is specific to individuals applying to work in our Massachusetts office and takes into account a number of factors. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $170,000 - $220,000. The base salary offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The base salary is one element of our competitive compensation package. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

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