Engineering Manager

Agivant Technologies; Hyderabad; Presencial; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Agivant Technologies is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead high-performance software teams. You will oversee the technical roadmap, mentor leads and engineers, and manage client stakeholders in a service-oriented environment.

You will drive end-to-end delivery, champion Agile/Scrum practices, and collaborate with architects on design choices while ensuring quality and timely outcomes for US/North American clients.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years in software/IT services with ≥3 years in tech project lead/management.
• Proven delivery for US/North American clients.
• Experience with AI/ML, Data Eng, Cloud-native apps, or digital transformation.
• Programming and database skills are required; hands-on preferred.
• Familiar with SDLC, DevOps; Agile/Scrum and Waterfall knowledge.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM certification is a must.

Responsabilidades

• Technical Delivery & Project Management of software projects end-to-end.
• Lead Agile practices: planning, stand-ups, retrospectives; ensure velocity.
• Define high-level architecture standards; oversee code reviews and CI/CD.
• Identify risks; create mitigation plans to prevent escalations.
• Manage client/stakeholder expectations; primary tech contact for global clients.
• Provide status reports, metrics, and billing/utilization updates to leadership.
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and additional tech value.
• Lead and develop a 10–20 engineer team; conduct performance reviews.

Conocimientos

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring/People leadership

Hands-on programming

Database skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

About The Job

We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead our high-performance software development teams. In this role, you are expected to solve client's business problem by delivering software solution or services.

As an Engineering Manager, you will not only oversee the technical roadmap but also mentor leads, senior developers, manage client stakeholders, and drive operational excellence. If you have a background in hands-on development and a passion for building scalable teams in a service-oriented environment, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Delivery & Project Management
• End-to-End Delivery: Own the delivery of software projects from conception to deployment, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and quality standards (SLA/KPIs).
• Agile Leadership: Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies; facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure team velocity and efficiency.
• Architecture & Quality: Collaborate with Architects to make high-level design choices and technical standards. Oversee code reviews, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and technical debt management.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical risks and project bottlenecks, creating mitigation plans to avoid client escalations
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Client Partnership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for global clients (US). Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Reporting: Provide crisp status reports, metrics (velocity, defect density, etc.), and financial health updates (billing/utilization) to senior management and clients.
• Growth: Identify opportunities for account mining and technical value additions to expand the scope of work
• People & Team Management
• Talent Development: Manage a team of 10-20 engineers (Developers, QAs, Leads). Conduct performance appraisals, 1:1s, and career pathing.
• Hiring & Retention: Assist in recruitment efforts for the team and implement strategies to retain top talent.
• Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning, guiding the team on new technologies and best practices

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
• 10 to 15 years years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a dedicated technical project lead / management role for an IT services company.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects for US/North American clients.
• Experience managing projects that involve AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cloud-native applications, Workflow automation, or Digital Transformation.
• Technical Skills:
• Any programming and database skills is must. Preferably hands-on
• Familiarity with modern software development life cycles (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is must.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Experience in a scaling, AI-first or product engineering focused company.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, AWS/Azure/GCP Project Management or Technical certification).
• Experience with advanced tools for project management, collaboration, and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI-driven digital engineering and work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate directly with ambitious, high-growth US tech companies.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits, with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a dynamic, high-performance, and technically-focused culture