Senior Engineering Manager, Content Management - Spanx

Overview
SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all. 

We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion. 

About the role
We are seeking an innovative and experienced Sr. Engineering Manager, Content Management to lead the strategy, development, and optimization of content management solutions across our Shopify ecosystem. This role will oversee the implementation and scaling of headless CMS platforms like Sanity or Contentful, manage API integrations, optimize data delivery through caching strategies, and ensure seamless content workflows to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of content architectures, API development and management, and experience with data blocks to drive scalable, flexible, and high-performance content systems.

You'll love it because you will...

• Own the technical strategy and execution of content management solutions that are compatible with the Shopify platform, including headless architectures leveraging Sanity or Contentful.
• Design and implement scalable, modular content workflows and systems to streamline content updates and deployments.
• Define and enforce content governance, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to brand standards.
• Oversee the integration of CMS platforms with Shopify and supporting tools using robust API architectures.
• Develop and maintain data blocks for dynamic, reusable content components to enhance site performance and maintainability.
• Optimize content delivery through efficient cache management strategies, ensuring fast, reliable, and scalable performance.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to enable seamless integration and user experiences.
• Design, implement, and maintain APIs to enable real-time, dynamic content updates across platforms.
• Ensure API performance, scalability, and security, following best practices in API lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to enhance platform integrations and capabilities through APIs.
• Lead the engineering team, including managing and mentoring team members
• Collaborate with the eCommerce team and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines
• Ensure that all team members are following best practices and adhering to development standards

We require...

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or content management, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in headless CMS platforms such as Sanity, Contentful, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with Shopify Plus, including headless Shopify implementations.
• Proven track record of designing and managing APIs, including REST and GraphQL, with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Proficiency in working with data blocks for reusable content structures and efficient content management.
• Experience with cache management strategies and tools (e.g., Redis, CDN integration).
• Strong programming skills in modern web development technologies (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React).
• Solid understanding of content architecture, data modeling, and structured content design principles.

Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…

• Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit) Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility.
• Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
• Mental Health Days: 10 days
• 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Summer; one between Christmas and NYE)
• Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.