Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: India

Workplace Type: Remote

Job Summary

The future is bright for the Porch Group and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Engineering Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background excellent leadership skills and a passion for innovation. As an Engineering Manager you will be responsible for guiding the team to deliver high-quality products ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

What You Will Do As A Engineering Manager

• Team Leadership:

  • Lead mentor and develop a team of engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings performance reviews and career development sessions with team members.

  • Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and growth.

• Project Management:

  • Oversee the planning execution and delivery of engineering projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

  • Work closely with product managers designers and other stakeholders to define project requirements and scope.

  • Monitor project progress identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Technical Guidance:

  • Provide technical leadership and direction to the engineering team.

  • Participate in architectural discussions and guide the team in making informed technical decisions.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends technologies and best practices and incorporate them into the team’s processes.

• Process Improvement:

  • Develop and refine engineering processes to enhance efficiency quality and collaboration.

  • Implement and monitor KPIs to assess the team’s performance and drive continuous improvement.

  • Advocate for and implement Agile methodologies where appropriate.

• Resource Management:

• Manage resource allocation to ensure optimal team productivity and project success.

• Identify staffing needs and participate in the recruitment and hiring process.

• Oversee the onboarding and training of new team members.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  • Act as a primary point of contact between the engineering team and other departments.

  • Provide regular updates on project status challenges and achievements to senior management and other stakeholders.

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

What You Will Bring As A Engineering Manager

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.

• Proven experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle Agile methodologies and project management tools.

• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to balance technical expertise with business acumen.

• Experience with PHP is a plus.

• Proven experience working with US based business teams

• Excellent written and communication skills in English language

• Ability to work within core US business hours / time zone expectations - Eastern Standard Time (EST) overlap

The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from Sep 12 2024. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs.

What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member

Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health life and financial well-being.

• Our benefits include medical insurance accident insurance and retiral benefits.

• Our wellness programs include 12 company-paid holidays 2 flexible holidays privilege/earned leave casual/sick leave paid maternity and paternity Leaves and weekly wellness events.

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