Senior Director, Engineering Management (Navigate)

EAB (Education Advisory Board); Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a passionate Senior Director of Engineering Management to lead a dynamic team focused on developing innovative technology solutions for the higher education sector. This role offers the opportunity to influence the growth of a new technology CRM product, engage in architectural design, and manage diverse teams across the U.S. and internationally. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this organization values employees' contributions and offers a competitive benefits package. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making education smarter and communities stronger.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days of PTO annually

Daytime leave policy for community service

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in software product development in B2B or B2C settings.
• 6+ years managing and scaling engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering teams for a new CRM product in higher education.
• Engage in architectural design of cloud-based software applications.

Skills

Software Development

Team Management

Technical Communication

Ruby on Rails

Python/Django

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Make a difference in a sector that matters to us all

EAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people—not just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education.

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Senior Director, Engineering Management (Navigate)

Location: Richmond, VA
Number: 602797
Job Category: Development
Job Department: Technology
Job Family: Software Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Level: Director

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement.

For more information, visit our careers page.

The Role in Brief:

EAB is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly entrepreneurial Senior Director, Engineering Management to take on the team leadership role to support the growth of a new EAB technology CRM product. The role will be a leader on a team working to develop the next generation of technology for the higher education industry.

This role may be based out of EAB’s Washington, D.C. office; Richmond, VA office; or open to remote work within the continental U.S.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering management for multiple developers, including both contractors and employees across U.S. and international teams.
• Engage in architectural and technical design of cloud-based software applications across multiple development stacks.
• Provide estimation, project planning, and design guidance to enable quarterly planning for product functionality.
• Implement strategies to ensure high retention of U.S. and international team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 - 10+ years of professional experience developing software products in a B2B or B2C setting.
• 6+ years of managing and scaling engineering teams.
• Experience evaluating and coordinating technical requirements, product design and architecture.
• Successful track record of improving technical and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and teams.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Significant experience and demonstrated knowledge of Ruby on Rails and/or Python/Django.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Prior experience bringing SaaS-based software products to market in higher education.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of a broad set of current and emerging technologies.
• Ability to establish trust, build relationships, and influence people at all levels of an organization.
• Prior experience developing applications hosted on AWS.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable working environment.

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $117,500 to $170,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include relevant experience, skills, and location.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors.

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 20+ days of PTO annually.
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution.
• Employee assistance program with counseling services.
• Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living.
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program.
• Access to employee resource groups and dynamic professional growth opportunities.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission, we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected, and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.