Engineering Manager

What We Value in a New Master

• Experience & Background:

  • Proven experience leading engineering teams: 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong technical background: e.g., former senior developer, architect, similar.
  • Solid experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks (SCRUM, Kanban, LeSS, SAFe, or similar): Proven ability to lead and adapt various Agile approaches to optimize engineering team performance, delivery predictability, and responsiveness to change.
  • Experience with enterprise-grade projects: Demonstrated success in leading engineering efforts for large-scale, complex software projects within an enterprise environment.
  • Experience working with Clients directly, ideally based in North America and/or Europe: Direct collaboration with external clients to understand their technical needs and deliver solutions that meet their business objectives.

• Technical Competencies:

  • Deep Technical Acumen: Strong background in software development, architecture, and system design, with the ability to dive into technical details when necessary.
  • Architectural Understanding: Ability to understand, contribute to, and guide the evolution of complex system architectures.
  • Strong experience in risk management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical and project risks to ensure stable and timely deliveries.
  • Knowledge and experience with modern engineering practices: DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, etc., and their application in project delivery.

• Leadership & People Management Skills:

  • Excellent in stakeholder management and conflict resolution: Superior capability in engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders, adeptly managing expectations, and resolving technical or interpersonal conflicts constructively within and outside the team.
  • Coaching and Mentoring Abilities: Proven ability to foster the growth of individual engineers, providing guidance on technical skills, career paths, and professional development.
  • Strategic Thinker: Ability to align engineering initiatives with broader business goals, anticipating future technical needs and opportunities.
  • Product mindset: A strong focus on understanding user needs and delivering technical solutions that directly contribute to product value and business success.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to navigate dynamic environments, adapt to changing priorities, and guide the team through uncertainty while maintaining focus on delivery.

• Language:

  • English - Advanced: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling clear and effective interaction with international clients and team members.

How You'll Contribute

• Team Leadership & People Management

  • Realign project expectations and structure to ensure project success and client satisfaction, ensuring it is delivered efficiently and effectively.
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of talented engineers and other team members, fostering their growth and performance.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.

• Technical Vision & Execution:

  • Ensure on-time and high-quality delivery of the roadmap plan across multiple teams.
  • Help unblock teams and remove technical or organizational obstacles.
  • Protect the goals and timelines of the roadmap/iterations/sprints, demonstrating firmness while also exhibiting a degree of flexibility when business needs necessitate it.

• Process Optimization & Operational Excellence:

  • Conduct analyses and audits where necessary to identify and address challenges in the SDLC and overall business and tech collaboration.
  • Implement effective Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, SAFe), ensuring efficient workflows and predictable delivery.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and Business to define technical feasibility, estimate efforts, and contribute to the product roadmap from an engineering perspective.

• Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

  • Act as the point of contact for all project-related activities, including expectation management, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
  • Provide regular updates to the CPO/CTO roles and internal company senior management and other stakeholders on project progress, issues, risks, quality, velocity, and efficiency.
  • Track and report on KPIs, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

• Risk & Resource Management

  • Proactively identify risks and take steps to mitigate them.
  • Ensure proper resource allocation, including planning and forecasting to meet deadlines.
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to maintain efficiency and quality.