Director of Engineering

Productiv; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Full-time or B2B contracts

Job summary

Productiv is seeking a dynamic Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team, align initiatives with business objectives, and mentor a diverse team to deliver high-quality solutions for clients and internal projects.

The role requires a visionary leader with strong technical expertise, a track record in engineering leadership, and a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Proven experience in engineering leadership, preferably in consulting.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 2+ years of development experience at some point during the career.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting, Java, Jenkins, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department.
• Advocate for and implement efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients.
• Manage the engineering team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring environment within the team.
• Coordinate with other department leaders to align engineering projects with business goals.
• Ensure all engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s specifications.
• Define key performance indicators for team productivity, project/product delivery and quality.
• Establish and maintain some mechanism for feedback and ensure timely addressal.
• Apply quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality engineering services.
• Stay updated with industry trends to improve services.
• Drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Balance resources between internal initiatives and external client work.
• Be a sounding board for team members on technical and non-technical issues.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Bash scripting

Java

Jenkins

DevOps

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team and drive innovation across client and internal projects. This role is integral to our organization’s success, requiring a visionary leader who can align engineering initiatives with business objectives, mentor a diverse and talented team, and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of engineering leadership, exceptional technical expertise, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a strategic impact, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department.
• Advocate for and implement efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients.
• Manage the engineering team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring environment within the team.
• Coordinate with other department leaders to align engineering projects with business goals.
• Ensure all engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s specifications.
• Define key performance indicators for team productivity, project/product delivery and quality
• Establish and maintain some mechanism for feedback
• Ensuring that feedback is addressed in a timely manner.
• Apply quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality engineering services.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, utilizing this knowledge to improve services.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Keep overall team utilization and billability to target specified
  • Come up with and implement an action plan if numbers aren’t to target
• Ensure the team is trained to handle the needs of the market
• Ensure the team is cross-trained so they are more likely to be kept utilized
• Review and Identify project risks for client projects and internal initiatives
• Mentor and grow managers from within the team
• Hire new managers, QAs, developers and other staff where needed
• Interview new team members where needed
• Capable of stepping into projects as needed to resolve blockers
• Prevent the formation of knowledge silos
• Improve/Maintain interdepartmental collaboration
• Work with the R&D team on internal initiatives and manage the delivery of those initiatives
• Determine and ensure that the needs of the engineering team in general are met
  • Be a sounding board for team members where necessary for technical and non-technical issues
  • Ensure teams are not being overallocated and attempt to mitigate burnout
  • Assess upcoming projects and impact on the current team
  • Assess team composition vs the needs of the organization
  • Resolve shortcomings within the team
• Balance resources between internal initiatives with external client work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role, preferably within a consulting environment
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to excellence and continued professional development
• 2+ years of development experience at some point during the career
• Familiarity with Bash scripting, Java, Jenkins, and DevOps

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked with Salesforce
• Worked in consulting firms

All our positions are Remote and are available as Full Time Employment or B2B Contracts