Director of Engineering at Productiv Team

About this role

About the role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team and drive innovation across client and internal projects. This role is integral to our organization’s success, requiring a visionary leader who can align engineering initiatives with business objectives, mentor a diverse and talented team, and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of engineering leadership, exceptional technical expertise, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a strategic impact, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team.
Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department.
Advocate for and implement efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients.
Manage the engineering team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
Foster a collaborative and inspiring environment within the team.
Coordinate with other department leaders to align engineering projects with business goals.
Ensure all engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s specifications.
Define key performance indicators for team productivity, project/product delivery and quality
Establish and maintain some mechanism for feedback
Ensuring that feedback is addressed in a timely manner.
Apply quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality engineering services.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, utilizing this knowledge to improve services.
Drive continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
Keep overall team utilization and billability to target specified Come up with and implement an action plan if numbers aren’t to target
Ensure the team is trained to handle the needs of the market
Ensure the team is cross-trained so they are more likely to be kept utilized
Review and Identify project risks for client projects and internal initiatives
Mentor and grow managers from within the team
Hire new managers, QAs, developers and other staff where needed
Interview new team members where needed
Capable of stepping into projects as needed to resolve blockers
Prevent the formation of knowledge silos
Improve/Maintain collaboration
Work with the R&D team on internal initiatives and manage the delivery of those initiatives
Determine and ensure that the needs of the engineering team in general are met
Be a sounding board for team members where necessary for technical and non-technical issues
Ensure teams are not being overallocated and attempt to mitigate burnout
Assess upcoming projects and impact on the current team
Assess team composition vs the needs of the organization
Resolve shortcomings within the team

Balance resources between internal initiatives with external client work
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
Proven experience in an engineering leadership role, preferably within a consulting environment
Strong project management skills
Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to excellence and continued professional development
2+ years of development experience at some point during the career
Familiarity with bash scripting, java, Jenkins, and DevOps
Preferred Qualifications
Worked with Salesforce
Worked in consulting firms
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