Systems Sales Engineering Manager

<p>Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.</p> <p>Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&amp;P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.</p> <p>Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.</p> <p><strong>Forward Networks is looking for a Systems Sales Engineer Manager</strong></p> <ul> <li>Do you want to create a category and help build a special company?</li> <li>Join a company that has been in market 7+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable.</li> <li>We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>We're seeking an experienced Systems Sales Engineering Manager who will lead a team of Systems Sales Engineers while also serving as a hands-on technical expert. This is a hybrid role requiring both strong leadership capabilities and the technical depth to actively engage with customers as a practitioner—qualifying opportunities, providing technical leadership on key deals, and executing POCs directly.</p> <h4><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h4> <p><strong>Management &amp; Team Leadership:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and manage a high-performing team of Systems Sales Engineers to achieve revenue and new business growth targets</li> <li>Develop and execute team strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and build strong customer relationships</li> <li>Recruit, train, and mentor Systems Sales Engineers, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development</li> <li>Manage team performance through data and analytics, setting clear goals and holding the team accountable to results</li> <li>Foster a collaborative environment where the team can thrive and continuously improve</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Technical Practitioner &amp; Sales Leadership:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Actively engage a