Manager - Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

As Manager Engineering you will report to the Director Engineering and lead a team of software engineers. In partnership with technical program management you will define processes continuous improvement initiatives and measurements to ensure strength in performance and delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead motivate and inspire teams of engineers to deliver and maintain innovative  products through thoughtful and high-quality engineering .

• Recruit retain and develop engineers who build great working relationships and develop a team that is capable of executing the technology strategy and delivering value to the company.

• Manage and coach teams of engineers through challenges and personal career growth

• Ensure the teams’ success by removing roadblocks addressing conflicts and operating as its champion.

• Assist Engineering Leadership team on cross team initiatives such as process improvement software quality etc.

• Partner with Design Product Management and Project Management teams  to balance short and long-term needs in a growing Engineering Team and Technical Infrastructure.

• Lead in promoting the needs of the Engineering team and technical stack and contributing to engineering goals and OKRs.

• Track produce analyze and action upon key metrics & milestones to ensure quality products are delivered on time

• Foster a proactive results-focused technology culture that is responsive to the needs of the business. Create an environment that encourages innovation and receptivity to change. Encourage intelligent risk-taking.

EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in Computer Science or closely related degree or equivalent practical experience

• 6+ years experience managing a team strongly preferred

• Experienced at organizing agile software teams to deliver high-quality software

• Demonstrated coding and design proficiency in at least one modern programming language and tools such as JavaScript TypeScript Python

• Comfortable working and leading a team remotely

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• You are able to attract great teammates and high-performing engineers

• You excel at analyzing deep technical problems and coaching teams to the best-balanced solution

• You stay familiar with emerging technologies and best practices; you know the tooling landscape and know how they fit into a modern test automation environment

• You operate with empathy and strive to cultivate a work environment that is both supportive and challenging

• You are passionate about helping engineers develop new skills and advance in their careers

• You possess strong verbal and written communication collaboration and documentation skills

• You are a lifelong learner and passionate about learning new things and taking on new challenges

• Highly organized detail-oriented and able to work autonomously with minimal direction

DESIRED BEHAVIORS

• Facilitates change - encourages continuous improvement of work practices and processes. Enable the ability to move through change to transform new levels of thinking understanding and work practices.

• Drives execution – engage and enthuse team by cascading company & departmental goals into individual goals. Sets high performance standards sets clear expectations facilitate problem solving provide task clarity and set boundaries.

• Manage the team – be a steady hand hold the team accountable utilize straight talk and take corrective action when required to ensure compliance and fair treatment provide consistent reward and recognition.

• Keep the team focused and motivated - facilitate timely decision making know when to escalate fail fast provide timely feedback and regular communication.

• Technically proficient - know own role thoroughly and possesses a wide field of knowledge has a solid familiarity with team member’s roles and tasks.

• Uses the full capabilities of the team – understands team member’s development needs and aspirations takes these into consideration when assigning tasks and responsibilities. Develop and coach so the team can reach full potential.

• Over communicates - hosts team communication (1:1`s and team meetings) cascades important and “need to know” information in a timely manner.

• Involve employees in decision making – encourage communication across the team along with sharing of ideas and proposed solutions.  don’t allow members to operate in isolation utilize each team member's strengths and skills.

• Manages collaboratively - Foster teamwork empower and develop trust with employees to deliver successfully and delegate appropriately.

• Displays ethical character and competence - Always act with integrity and intent.

• Is a role model – displays high levels of commitment and energy role models our values sets high standards of behavior.  Influence others positively act as a good citizen of UpKeep.