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Sr. Software Engineer - NA UGG

Three Rivers, MI · On-site +1

$96K - $130K/yr

US (Remote) Interested applicants mustresidein one of the following approved states:Arizona ... Skilled in web development for desktop and mobile, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and related ...

DaCodes

Systems Engineer (Arene / MBSE)

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1

About the role Join the Arene Applied Engineering team as a contingent Systems Engineer. You'll ... Remote work / Home office . If a hybrid or on-site model is required, you will be informed from the ...

State of Michigan

ITM14 - Tools & Shared Support

Lansing, MI · On-site +1

$37.62 - $54.99/hr

Permanent Full Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 0801-26-21-169AM Department ... Alternate Education and Experience Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor ...

Ford Motor Company

Feature Systems Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site +1

$93K - $210K/yr

Feature Systems Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned ...

May Mobility

Systems Engineer II

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1

Job Summary The Systems Engineer II leverages a comprehensive understanding of the company's products and technologies to facilitate cross-functional engineering initiatives. This role will support ...

TEKsystems

Windows / 365 Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site +1

$45 - $55/hr

Top Skills' Details * 5+ years of Windows Administration (with knowledge of things like AD, Intune, Entra, etc being beneficial) * 5+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 * Experience with VMware ...

TEKsystems

Windows / 365 Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site +1

$45 - $55/hr

Top Skills' Details * 5+ years of Windows Administration (with knowledge of things like AD, Intune, Entra, etc being beneficial) * 5+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 * Experience with VMware ...

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A Remote Desktop Engineer is an IT professional responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and supporting remote desktop environments. They ensure secure and efficient remote access for users, configure remote desktop services, and resolve connectivity or performance issues. Their role often includes working with virtualization technologies, maintaining security protocols, and assisting users with remote access problems.

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Technical Lead, End User Services

Novi, MI • Remote

Lineage Logistics
Trucking • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Lineage Logisticsexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

This is a Remote Position

We are unable to provide work authorization sponsorship for this role

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Technical Lead - End User Services (UEM) to oversee endpoint management and collaboration tools across our global enterprise. This individual will lead three direct reports and manage key technologies, partnerships, and standards that support over 15,000 devices worldwide. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, mature MSP oversight, and the ability to thrive in a complex, evolving environment, particularly one shaped by M&A integration. This is a REMOTE position.
This position owns global governance and execution for:
Windows, MacOS, and mobile device management (Intune, Autopilot, SOTI)
Collaboration platforms (Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra)
Strategic initiatives including automation, desktop engineering, SharePoint governance. Automation and End User Experience improvements through Nexthink (NQL and PowerShell)

UEM & Device Management

  • Oversight ofglobal standards for endpoint provisioning and lifecycle management

  • Lead efforts toconsolidatetools and policies across legacy andacquiredenvironments

  • Nexthink mastery withexpertisein device monitoring and automationimplementation.

Collaboration Tool Governance

  • Own the collaboration platform roadmap and related policy enforcement

  • Partner with Legal, Product, and IT stakeholders to evaluate,consolidate, and evolve toolsets

MSP & Vendor Oversight

  • ManageMSPand other external vendors, including delivery accountability

  • Define andmonitorperformance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs for continuous improvement

Patch & Vulnerability Management

  • Oversee patching and vulnerability remediation processes across diverse environments

  • Drive standardization efforts across tools like Intune, Qualys, and SCCM (de-prioritized)

Project Delivery & Strategic Planning

  • Lead execution for high-impact projects including device management consolidation and license optimization

  • Support compatibility testing and endpoint readiness for WMS conversions and other enterprise initiatives

  • Contribute to a 3-5 yearstrategy for End User Services evolution

Team Leadership

  • Mentor and supportthreeglobal team members (US East Coast and UK)

  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across time zones and functions

  • Assistin architecting solutions and directing team members onlearnings

Qualifications

Required Experience

  • 7+ years in technical roles focused on endpoint management and enterprise IT

  • Proven experience managing MSPs and external vendors

  • Deep familiarity with endpoint management tools (Intune, Autopilot, SOTI, Nexthink)

  • Expertisein Nexthink for DEX experience

  • Strong understanding of collaboration tools (Office 365, Teams, Slack, Box)

  • Advanced experience scripting, software packaging, and process automation (e.g., UiPath, ServiceNow)

  • Background in patch management, desktop engineering, and security best practices

  • Exposure to M&A integration and cross-platform standardization efforts

Preferred Attributes

  • Ability to define and track performance metrics tied to service delivery and team progress

  • Skilled in navigating complex org structures and building alignment across global teams

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure environments, with ability tointerface effectively acrossnetworking, data center, and product teams

  • Strategic mindset with a bias for execution and a focus on continuous improvement

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Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits


Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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About Lineage Logistics

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage Logistics is the industry's leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage's expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In pursuit of this shared purpose, we are working to build a world class Solutions Design team.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Novi, MI, US

Year founded

2012

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