Senior Engineering Manager

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About the project

Your responsibilities

• Partner with Chief Product Owners, Product Owners and Segment Leaders to define technology roadmaps, estimate initiatives, prepare business cases and secure the resources needed to deliver business plans.
• Lead and develop engineering managers, Software Engineering Leads and experts, setting clear objectives, building capabilities and ensuring knowledge continuity across the area.
• Own the architecture of the business domain and oversee application and infrastructure security, including architecture documentation, security audits and corporate cybersecurity standards.
• Drive engineering excellence by establishing and improving Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) processes, delivery standards and best practices across Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Manage maintenance and development budgets, including CAPEX, OPEX and personnel costs, in partnership with business leaders and Controlling, while continuously optimizing technology spend.
• Contribute to the IT strategy and lead its execution by evaluating new technologies, AI trends and practices from the market, NN Group and NN International.

Our requirements

• At least 8 years of experience managing IT teams, including at least 4 years leading software development teams, with experience managing both managers and senior experts.
• A technical higher education and a basic practical understanding of programming techniques, combined with the ability to make informed technology and architecture decisions.
• Good knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches and experience establishing Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) processes.
• Good knowledge of Kafka, Java, React, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Azure and VMware, together with awareness of AI technologies and emerging trends.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills, budget management experience, and the ability to oversee enterprise architecture and cybersecurity in a complex organization.
• Fluent English and experience collaborating with international stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• An AI enthusiast mindset, with curiosity about AI technologies and the motivation to translate emerging trends into practical engineering and business value.

Optional

• Experience with Kubernetes, SAFe, Scrum, PMI or PRINCE2 environments.
• Experience preparing technology business cases and presenting investment needs to executive stakeholders.

What we offer

• Modern office in Powiśle and flexible hybrid work.
• Private medical care, insurance and cafeteria benefits.
• Structured onboarding and referral bonuses.
• Learning & development opportunities and internal/international mobility.
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, sports activities and volunteering day.
• Extra paid paternity leave and partner discounts.

Benefits

Who you will work with

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