Senior Engineering Manager

A senior engineering manager oversees the engineering team and is responsible for setting strategic directions, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects. This role often involves enhancing team productivity and aligning engineering goals with the business objectives.

Senior Engineering Manager job description template

We're looking for a senior engineering manager with leadership skills and technical expertise. This role demands the ability to guide and inspire a team, streamline engineering processes, and drive innovation.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and support to enhance their skills and productivity

  • Align engineering efforts with the company's strategic goals and objectives

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and success of engineering projects, ensuring high quality and timely delivery

  • Collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders to define technical and strategic directions

  • Implement best practices and processes to improve engineering efficiency and effectiveness

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team

Requirements and skills

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering management, with a proven track record of leading successful engineering teams

  • Strong technical background and understanding of software development processes

  • Experience in setting strategic directions and aligning engineering goals with business objectives

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to drive change and implement best practices in engineering processes

  • Experience with project management tools and methodologies is a plus

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