Workday Engineering Manager

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

We’re looking for a strategic, people‑first technology leader to shape and elevate the Digital Teammate Experience. In this role, you’ll lead the platforms and experiences that power how teammates work every day—combining engineering excellence, intuitive design, and scalable SaaS solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, experience, and leadership, this is your opportunity to make enterprise‑level impact

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Lead and oversee Digital Teammate Hub and GEP platform engineering teams, along with Process UX/UI resources.
• Own delivery of secure, scalable, SaaS‑based platforms that enhance teammate experience and operational effectiveness.
• Drive integrations across enterprise systems and external vendor solutions.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Business leaders to execute multi‑year roadmaps.
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and delivery outcomes with accountability and transparency.
• Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud‑native development.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering and experience teams.

• Proven experience leading enterprise software engineering teams in complex environments.
• Strong background managing SaaS platforms, integrations, and vendor‑delivered solutions.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, product, UX/UI, and operations.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Confident communicator and trusted advisor who can influence across a matrixed organization.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive software engineering experience, including initial people leadership or team‑lead responsibilities.
• Experience supporting and delivering enterprise or business‑critical applications, with exposure to high‑availability or production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to mid‑sized engineering teams, manage priorities, and support delivery commitments.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional partners and vendors; exposure to budgeting or resource planning preferred but not required.

• Lead platforms that directly impact thousands of teammates.
• Operate with enterprise scale and real business impact.
• Influence strategy, not just execution.
• Join a culture that values innovation, ownership, and leadership growth.

• Teamwork oriented.
• Organized.
• Problem solver.
• Detailed.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Primary Location United States-Texas-Temple

Work Locations 31st Street Temple TX

Business Unit

IS970

Job Information Technology

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular