Engineering Director

UNIT4 NV; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIT4 NV is seeking a strategic and hands-on Engineering Director to lead our distributed software teams across four hubs. You will shape the technical strategy for the ERP platform, drive AI and automation, and ensure scalable, high-quality cloud solutions that place the customer at the center.

You will coach engineering managers, build inclusive teams across geographies, collaborate with CTO governance, Product Management and Operations, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within

Responsibilities

• Shape, apply and communicate the engineering strategy and technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Oversee architecture, design, and delivery of software products, championing simplicity, security, and operational excellence.
• Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and modern engineering practices and tools to improve productivity and deliver measurable results.
• Provide strategic leadership and hands-on coaching to engineering managers, fostering the growth of operational leaders and cultivating high-performing, inclusive teams across multiple geographies.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and a growth mindset, while empowering teams to take ownership, embrace change, and pursue innovation and improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and career development for engineering staff.
• Collaborate openly with other Engineering Directors and governance/supporting functions within the CTO-organization, as well as Product Management and Operations to deliver end-to-end solutions and support go-to-market initiatives.
• Represent engineering for your area within the ERP platform, actively shaping strategic planning and business alignment to ensure customer-centric decisions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, using data and metrics to inform decisions.
• Promote best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, and act as a company ambassador across all hubs.

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Engineering Director to lead our distributed software development teams across four major development hubs. In this role, you will be responsible for several key areas within our ERP platform, applying our technical vision, driving the adoption of AI and automation for greater efficiency, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

You will ensure your teams delivers scalable, high-quality cloud solutions that put the customer at the center, while working closely with cross-functional partners to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Execution

• In close collaboration with other functions, shape, apply and communicate the engineering strategy and technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Oversee architecture, design, and delivery of software products, championing simplicity, security, and operational excellence.
• Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and modern engineering practices and tools to improve productivity and deliver measurable results.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide strategic leadership and hands-on coaching to engineering managers, fostering the growth of operational leaders and cultivating high-performing, inclusive teams across multiple geographies.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and a growth mindset, while empowering teams to take ownership, embrace change, and pursue innovation and improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and career development for engineering staff.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate openly with other Engineering Directors and governance/supporting functions within the CTO-organization, as well as Product Management and Operations to deliver end-to-end solutions and support go-to-market initiatives.
• Represent engineering for your area within the ERP platform, actively shaping strategic planning and business alignment to ensure customer-centric decisions.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, using data and metrics to inform decisions.
• Promote best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.

Promote diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, and act as a company ambassador across all hubs.