Job Summary:
The Engineering Manager with a focus on Project Management and Delivery is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of engineering projects from inception to delivery. This role blends technical leadership with project management, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality. The Engineering Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, resolve challenges, and maintain alignment with business goals, while also leading and supporting the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Lead project kick-offs and sprint planning sessions, ensuring that engineering teams understand priorities and timelines.
- Manage the project lifecycle, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones are met.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, providing support to ensure team members can meet project goals.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
- Conduct performance evaluations, 1:1 meetings, and career development planning for team members.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between engineering, product management, design, and operations to ensure alignment on project goals and delivery schedules.
- Facilitate clear communication between teams, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project status and potential blockers.
- Partner with senior leadership to set realistic project timelines and communicate progress or adjustments as necessary.
- Risk Management & Problem-Solving:
- Identify potential risks early and work with teams to develop mitigation strategies.
- Proactively address challenges, whether technical, operational, or resourcing, to keep projects on track.
- Lead post-mortem reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure lessons learned are applied to future projects.
- Process Optimization:
- Implement and maintain project management best practices, including Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
- Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve project delivery speed, efficiency, and quality.
- Ensure that project documentation, timelines, and communication are standardized and optimized.
- Resource Management:
- Allocate engineering resources effectively, balancing project needs with individual team member workload and career development.
- Ensure the team has the necessary tools, training, and resources to succeed in delivering high-quality projects.
- Monitor capacity and work closely with HR and senior leadership on hiring and scaling needs.
- Quality Assurance & Delivery:
- Work closely with QA and DevOps teams to ensure rigorous testing and smooth deployment processes.
- Take part in bi-weekly production releases, providing support in resolving blockers or issues that may occur during deployments
- Oversee the code review process, ensuring adherence to project and company standards.
- Ensure the timely delivery of projects that meet both functional and technical requirements.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant experience in a related field. Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.
- Experience:
- Experience in software engineering or related technical role.
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a focus on project delivery.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in an Agile environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Exposure to one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript) and development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps processes.
- Familiarity with software architecture, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Leadership & Project Management Skills:
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to foresee challenges and mitigate risks.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Other:
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project success.
- Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments.
- A passion for driving results and improving processes for better delivery outcomes.
