Software Engineering Manager

THRYVE; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative consulting client is seeking an Interim Engineering Manager to lead a newly forming engineering team. This fully remote role emphasizes people leadership and client communication, making it ideal for those with a strong technical foundation and consulting experience. You'll be responsible for building a cross-functional team, managing recruitment, and serving as the primary interface with clients. If you thrive in remote environments and enjoy scaling teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Team Lead in consulting.
• Strong technical foundation in software development or architecture.

Aufgaben

• Build and manage a cross-functional team of engineers.
• Own recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.

Kenntnisse

People Leadership

Client Communication

Technical Foundation

Stakeholder Management

Software Development

DevOps

Agile Delivery

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title : Interim Engineering Manager (Remote, Germany-based Client)

Location : Remote (Germany-based working hours)

Contract Type : Freelance / Interim

Duration : 6 to 12 months rolling

About the Role

We are supporting a consulting client in Germany looking for an experienced Interim Engineering Manager to lead and scale a newly forming engineering team.

This is a fully remote role with a strong emphasis on people leadership, client communication, and team scaling — ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation and current experience working in small to medium-sized consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a cross-functional team of Backend, Frontend, Mobile, and QA engineers
• Own the recruitment process including interviews, selection, and onboarding
• Serve as the primary technical and delivery interface with the end client
• Collaborate with technical leads to shape architecture and delivery roadmaps

Requirements

• Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Team Lead, particularly within consulting environments
• Recent experience working for small to medium-sized consulting companies
• Active consulting background with direct client engagement
• Strong technical foundation (software development, architecture, or DevOps)
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working fully remote and managing distributed teams
• Fluent in English; German is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with modern web / backend / mobile technologies
• Familiarity with agile delivery, consulting best practices, and client-facing delivery models
• Experience leading teams in greenfield or startup-style environments