Tech People Manager

Kramp; Varsseveld; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days and 12 ADV days

Flexible working policy

Profit sharing bonus

Training budget

Generous pension plan

Job summary

Kramp is seeking a People Manager (Tech) to lead and empower a team of Software Engineers. This position supports their growth through coaching and Agile practices while collaborating with Product Owners to ensure quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in resource management within tech environments. The role offers a flexible hybrid work policy and includes generous benefits such as a profit-sharing bonus and extensive training budgets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing resources (20+ FTE) in tech/digital environments.
• Hands-on experience in Agile roles such as Agile Coach or Scrum Master.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a group of around 20 Software Engineers across 2-3 teams.
• Ensure both people and company needs are met for growth.
• Facilitate Agile practices within teams to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Agile Leadership

Communication

Relationship Building

Coaching

Team Development

Job description

Are you passionate about growing teams, fostering collaboration and thrive on driving results with helping others reach their full potential in a dynamic tech environment? Join us in shaping the future of Technology at Kramp!

Your role

As the People Manager (Tech), you will play a critical role in supporting the success of Kramp and our Software Engineers. With your passion for coaching, empowering, and facilitating engineers, you’ll help software engineers grow, feel empowered, and do their best work. Our product teams work with Agile principles, and you’ll play an important role in supporting their growth and delivery. Through your leadership, you’ll help teams develop, collaborate, and continuously improve.

• You will focus on People Strategy by leading and managing a group of around 20 Software Engineers distributed over 2 to 3 teams, ensuring they perform at their best, thrive their potential and achieve their goals.
• Advocating for both people and company needs, you’ll ensure a balanced approach that supports both the growth of tech specialists and company strategy.
• Collaborating closely with Product Owners, you’ll work together to ensure the teams are delivering the expected quality.
• Facilitate and support the Agile Way of working of teams where needed, by being present and participating in team meetings or events, or facilitate workshops and sessions on topics like feedback, way of working or other (agile) practices.
• Your role will also involve fostering the happiness and satisfaction of engineers, providing opportunities for them to transition between teams if desired.
• You will be responsible for tracking key metrics such as employee net promoter score (NPS), team health, retention rates, and the personal development of team members.
• Working with the HR Team, you will ensure the Software Engineers are set for success and aligned with the company’s expansion.
• You’ll oversee capacity planning and coordinate the performance cycle for employees as well as help lead to the implementation of the growth framework.
• This role will be reporting directly to the Director Enterprise Technology & Strategy, you'll work together to ensure the teams are well‑equipped for growth and also be part of a leadership team of Tech People Managers.

Who you are?

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing resources (20+ FTE) in a tech/digital or e-commerce environment.
• Hands‑on experience in Agile Leadership/Support roles such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Product Owner, working closely with engineering teams.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills and ability to be a trusted advisor to the Leadership team when it comes to People Strategy & Growth, offering guidance and support to help the organization achieve its overarching goals.
• Lead by example, demonstrate continuous learning, personal growth, and foster a culture of feedback.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and ways of working across multiple teams, including coaching and enabling high‑performing teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and effective in fast‑paced environments, building inclusive environments where people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

What do we offer?

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a full‑time contract)
• Flexible working policy in hours and hybrid working
• Travel and working from home allowance
• Profit sharing bonus
• Great budget for training and courses
• Generous pension plan

Please note that this role requires being present both at our Utrecht office (minimum 1 day per week) and our HQ in Varsseveld (minimum 1 day per week).

Location: Utrecht (NL) and Varsseveld (NL).