[Hiring] Senior Engineering Manager @Unit4

Role Description

This position is in the HCM/Payroll-Engineering area. Teams reporting to this role and organizational structure will be determined based on final candidate’s experience and background.

As Senior Engineer Manager , you will be responsible for managing engineering teams and overseeing project execution. Making sure we deliver quality software and operational services with the right cloud architecture in a timely manner.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery and continuous improvement of Engineering practice, while meeting the needs of our customers and supporting overall business objectives.

Areas of responsibilities

• Team Management and Mentorship:
  • Responsible for workforce planning, in terms of readiness, performance and sustainability.
  • Ensuring that the proper people management activities are in place within the practice domain or teams.
  • Includes planning ahead, setting clear performance expectations, providing guidance and mentorship.
  • Developing team members to enhance their skills and performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Project and Resource Management:
  • Responsible for overseeing the successful execution of engineering projects.
  • Involves coordinating with other teams or departments, managing project schedules and priorities.
  • Allocating resources effectively.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, with high quality based on right architecture.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Ensuring teams are properly informed and guided.
  • Expected to lead by example with a strong display of ownership.
  • Promoting a collaborative approach within the respective engineering teams and across the organization.
  • Breaking down silos and fostering a positive culture of teamwork, communication, and shared goals.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and provide updates on project progress and challenges.
• Process Improvement and Operational Excellence:
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.
  • Implementing agile methodologies, optimizing development processes.
  • Ensuring responsibilities fall under the right roles and promoting best practices within the engineering team.
• Strategy ambassador:
  • Identifying areas for improvement, implementing new initiatives, and managing the transition process.
  • Responsible for monitoring the progress of strategic initiatives and evaluating their impact on the organization.
  • Setting in motion any required action to ensure correct implementation within the area of responsibility, in alignment with the CPTO LT.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Engineer Manager having led several engineering projects in that capacity.
• Experience in software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum product management practice and methodology preferred.
• Familiarization with cloud delivery operations ideally & DevOps & product Management.
• Well-developed technical understanding and align efficiently with technical experts in the organization.
• Leadership qualities such as vision, integrity, resilience, and ability to inspire and motivate individuals and engineering teams.
• Ability to build and foster a positive team culture, promote collaboration, and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Good experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Strategic mindset to align engineering efforts with the overall business objectives and long-term goals of the CPTO organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills are needed to address challenges, overcome obstacles, and drive execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A degree in computer science, engineering, or physics is advantageous.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Benefits

• A culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact.
• Balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits.
• Growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you.
• Talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry.
• A commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme.
• A safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.