Senior Engineering Manager

A leading provider of extracurricular activities coaching services for kids and teens is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager. The engineer will play a key role in the team with vast knowledge and understanding of all stages of the software development. The U.S.-based company focuses on inspiring, providing, and preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators through their after-school programs and camps. Candidates with flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges, are suitable for this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and refines product development, testing, and manufacturing processes
• Manage staff and assign tasks to engineering and technical personnel
• Lead teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes
• Oversee project logistics and resource scaling 
• Improve efficiency and sustainability of allocation processes and product designs
• Secure resources needed for teams to excel, including research and proposing capital investments
• Create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies
• Advocate on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors and potential customers
• Maintain high-level expertise in their field or sector
• Ensure that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines
• Collaborate with other team leaders and departments
• Forge and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience as a software engineer 
• A minimum of 3+ years of management experience
• Personnel and project management skills
• Prolific knowledge of sector technology and processes
• Strategic thinking, leadership, team building, and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Good attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Organizational, planning, and documentation skills
• Proficiency in using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
• Demonstrable experience using Agile/Scrum or similar collaborative tools like JIRA
• Fluent in verbal and written English