Software Engineering Manager

Michael Page; Kraków; On-site; PLN 279,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Kraków office

Medicover medical care

Life insurance

MyBenefit Cafeteria system

Multisport card

100% payable sick leave

15% annual bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and enterprise technology specialists focused on business‑critical systems from Kraków. The role combines hands‑on leadership with strategic direction across international stakeholders.

You will guide architecture discussions, improve SDLC practices, and drive delivery while collaborating with global technology leadership and business partners in a hybrid office setting in Kraków.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams in enterprise environments.
• Ability to discuss architecture, development and trade-offs with engineers.
• Proven stakeholder management and delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a software engineering team of approximately 10-20 people, including engineers and enterprise technology specialists.
• Set direction, priorities and expectations, while holding the team accountable for delivery and performance.
• Build a strong, high‑performing team through effective hiring, feedback, coaching and performance management.
• Work closely with engineers and architects on technical topics, asking the right questions and challenging solutions where appropriate.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and turn them into practical technology outcomes.
• Drive improvements in engineering practices, automation, SDLC and delivery processes.
• Support the modernization of enterprise applications and platforms used across functions such as manufacturing, logistics and finance.
• Operate with autonomy while collaborating with technology leadership and stakeholders across a global organization.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Architectural discussion

Stakeholder management

Tools

Oracle EBS

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

• Contract of employment: 25 000 - 28 000 PLN gross monthly
• Hybrid work from Kraków (50%)

About Our Client

We are looking for a strong Software Engineering Manager to lead an established team of engineers working on business‑critical enterprise systems in a global technology organization.

Job Description

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead and manage a software engineering team of approximately 10-20 people, including engineers and enterprise technology specialists.
• Set direction, priorities and expectations, while holding the team accountable for delivery and performance.
• Build a strong, high‑performing team through effective hiring, feedback, coaching and performance management.
• Work closely with engineers and architects on technical topics, asking the right questions and challenging solutions where appropriate.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and turn them into practical technology outcomes.
• Drive improvements in engineering practices, automation, SDLC and delivery processes.
• Support the modernization of enterprise applications and platforms used across functions such as manufacturing, logistics and finance.
• Operate with autonomy while collaborating with technology leadership and stakeholders across a global organization.

The Successful Applicant

What we're looking for

• Experience managing software engineering / development teams, or significant leadership experience as a Senior Team Lead ready to step into management.
• The confidence and maturity to lead experienced technical people, not simply manage around them.
• Solid understanding of software development and engineering practices. You don't need to code, but you should be comfortable discussing architecture, development, delivery and technical trade‑offs with engineers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to challenge, influence and make decisions when needed.
• Experience working in complex enterprise or international technology environments.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on management style with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Emotional maturity, resilience and the ability to build credibility quickly with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Nice to have

Oracle EBS, SAP and Salesforce experience.

The teams work with enterprise technologies such as Oracle EBS, SAP and Salesforce, but we are open to managers coming from other software engineering environments. What matters is your ability to understand technology, lead engineers and operate effectively in a complex enterprise setting.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 25 000 PLN to 28 000 PLN gross monthly
• 15% annual bonus
• Hybrid work from modern office in the centre of Kraków
• Medicover medical care
• Life insurance
• MyBenefit Cafeteria system
• Multisport card
• 100% payable sick leave