Engineering Manager, Software, Project Delivery, Home Based

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company as an Engineering Manager, where you'll lead a talented team in delivering high-quality software solutions. This remote role, requiring just one day a month in the office, offers an exciting opportunity to influence software delivery while fostering a collaborative environment. With a strong focus on Agile methodologies and team management, you'll play a crucial role in driving projects to success during a pivotal growth phase. If you're passionate about leading teams and ensuring effective delivery, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar role.
• Strong delivery skills and experience in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to develop high-quality software.
• Track and report project delivery within scope and time.

Skills

Engineering Management

Agile Methodologies

Team Leadership

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Delivery Management

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Manager, Scrum Master, Software Delivery focused. Required to have a previous technical background (SDLC - will have been a software engineer/developer earlier in their career). Delivery focused and Team Leading/People Management required, c£65000 - 75000 + benefits. Remote role with one day a month in the office.

Excellent and varied Engineering Manager role involving software project delivery, line management, scrum mastery and more. To be considered you will have come from a development background but will not be hands on anymore. People/line management is critical (you will be managing a team of 6-9) as are strong software delivery skills.

This great role is for a technology company at the forefront of their industry. Working on their SaaS product you will manage a team and enable them to focus on the development of software to external clients. A skilled Scrum Master, you will be software delivery focused and will have people/line management experience.

Key Tasks Include -

• Remove external impediments for the team allowing them to focus on delivery.
• Manage a team that develop high quality software.
• Work with the Product Owner and manage the delivery timescales and scheduling expectations.
• Track, monitor and report to ensure projects are delivered within scope, to time and cost.
• Work with the agile engagement team to adopt suitable tools and methodologies.
• Manage all the ceremonies of the team from stand up to refinement and retro.

Skills and experience must include -

• Strong and proven experience as an Engineering Manager (software) or similar.
• Delivery skills and experience.
• Team leading and mentoring experience (direct line management, 1-2-1's, reviews, etc).
• Excellent knowledge of Agile.
• Good knowledge of the SDLC having started your career as a Software Developer or Software Tester.
• Knowledge of data driven roles or environments is an advantage.

This is a chance to join the company as they go through a growth phase. If you have the relevant background please send your CV for a full brief or call if you have any questions. Salary is most likely to be in the range of c £65000 - 75000 + benefits. Interviews to be held soon.