Engineering Manager/Site Lead NEW US FDI...
Visual FX/CGI /Entertainment tech industry Ocho is excited to partner with an new US FDI who are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager/Site Lead to lead, grow and mentor a team of engineers.
About the Role: Align Engineering with Company Goals : Ensure internal products meet company objectives by coordinating engineering efforts effectively.
Product Ownership : Manage internal tools by gathering requirements, prioritizing backlogs, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Talent Management : Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent to build and sustain high-performing teams.
Coaching & Development : Conduct regular one-on-ones with team members to support career growth through servant leadership and humble inquiry.
Ticket & Workflow Management : Oversee triaging of incoming tickets, manage Jira workflows, and assign tasks appropriately.
Agile Implementation : Champion agile methodologies, emphasizing flow efficiency, economic decision-making, and queuing theory to enhance project delivery.
Continuous Improvement Culture : Foster an environment where teams regularly inspect and adapt processes for improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment and clear communication on projects.
Skill Development : Encourage ongoing learning and development to maintain and advance technical skills within the team.
Performance Monitoring : Track and provide feedback on team metrics to support continuous growth.
Facilitation : Lead team meetings, retrospectives, and planning sessions to ensure transparency and agility.
Additional Duties : Perform other tasks as needed to support team and organizational success.
Ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or in a similar leadership role within a technical environment.
Demonstrated success in hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
You understand leadership and motivation, you are curious about it and you study it.
Strong understanding and practical experience with agile methodologies and principles.
Familiarity with concepts such as flow efficiency, value streams, and economic decision-making in project management.
Proficient in using Jira for project management, ticket triaging, and workflow optimization.
Demonstrated ability to apply servant leadership and humble inquiry techniques in team management.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
Experience acting as a product owner, including requirements gathering, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Familiarity with our clients tech stack ( Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe, Python, FastAPI, QT, Dear ImGui, C++, AW S) is a plus.
What's on Offer: Market leading salary + benefits package based on experience.
If you think you'd be a fit for this role , please apply or chat to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
Phil has proudly worked in the Tech recruitment industry for over 19 years, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global IT software companies in the US, UK and Ireland.
If you would like a discussion on how we can support your career or hiring needs please get in touch.