Engineering Manager / Mentor

The Engineering Manager / Mentor is a seasoned professional with experience in managerial or leadership positions within technology companies or technology teams. The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record in successfully delivering projects and expanding engineering teams. An additional advantage would be a deep understanding of the technology startup scene. We are seeking for individuals who excel as a team players and possess expertise in team building with a strong emphasis on collaboration. The ideal candidate should demonstrate robust interpersonal and communication skills, capable of motivating and inspiring others. In addition to exhibiting strong leadership and mentoring abilities, the candidate should bring a proactive, hands-on attitude to their work. A solution-oriented mindset and effective decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to change and maintain openness to new challenges. Experience: Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role in technology companies or teams. Record of successful project delivery. Familiarity with the company's industry or similar sectors: Technology start-up scene Experience in scaling and growing engineering teams. Prior experience motivating and inspiring others Proactive, hands-on attitude Solution-oriented mindset/decision-making skills Experience in conflict resolution Skills: B2 and above English level Strong interpersonal, mentoring and communication skills Project management techniques & Agile methodologies knowledge Solid understanding of engineering principles and practices. Familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies. In-depth technical knowledge of every aspect of the engineering process. Time management and prioritization Dealing with ambiguity Responsibilities: Conduct 1:1 meetings and attend partner(clients) meetings. Develop trust with engineers and partners to detect risk early. Manage partner accounts, building long term relationships and trust. Gather partner insights about challenges, pain points and strategy that can be leveraged in supporting the engineer's strategy, and in building a strong partnership. Detect churn potential early and mitigate damage to the business. Guide and support the developers through day-to-day challenges. Mentor the engineers in their career progression. Monitor engineer/partner satisfaction. Conduct interviews and asses potential candidates. Participate in defining and implementing the strategy for the engineering department. Contribute in improving internal processes to drive the expected results in the areas of responsibility of the engineering department. Influence colleagues to achieve the highest standards. Important to Know: The Engineering Mentor is a crucial role responsible for supporting and mentoring our engineering teams through an ever-changing partner landscape. Will be in charge of fostering a culture based on courage, planning, communication, and community. This individual will play a key role in influencing our engineers and partners to achieve success. We work in a thrilling environment that evolves constantly so openness to change and hands-on is a must.