Director of Engineering

Productiv Teams

. Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department .

Posted 11/9/2026contractRemote • PolandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong engineering leadership with a focus on strategic and operational management, ensuring project delivery aligns with business goals while fostering team collaboration and continuous improvement. Proficient in mentoring and developing engineering teams, implementing innovative solutions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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Engineering LeadershipProject ManagementTeam ManagementQuality AssuranceDevOps

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Hard Skills

Bash ScriptingJavaJenkinsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingKPI DefinitionContinuous ImprovementRisk AssessmentTechnical GuidanceResource Allocation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceDevOps

Industry Keywords

Consulting EnvironmentEngineering DepartmentClient SpecificationsTeam UtilizationBillability Targets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJenkins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department
Advocate for and implement efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients
Manage, guide, train, and mentor the engineering team
Foster a collaborative and inspiring team environment
Coordinate with department leaders to align engineering projects with business goals
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client specifications
Define KPIs for team productivity, project/product delivery, and quality
Establish feedback mechanisms and ensure timely follow-up
Apply quality assurance processes
Monitor industry trends and technologies to improve services
Drive continuous improvement and compliance with standards and regulations
Maintain team utilization and billability targets and implement corrective action plans
Train and cross-train the team to meet market needs and maintain utilization
Review and identify risks for client projects and internal initiatives
Mentor and grow managers; hire and interview managers, QAs, developers, and other staff
Step into projects to resolve blockers
Prevent knowledge silos and improve interdepartmental collaboration
Work with R&D on internal initiatives and manage their delivery
Ensure engineering team needs are met and provide technical and non-technical guidance
Manage workload allocation and mitigate burnout
Assess upcoming projects, team composition, organizational needs, and resource balance between internal and client work

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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
Located in Poland
Preferred: Worked with Salesforce
Preferred: Worked in consulting firms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Full Time Employment or B2B Contracts
Continued professional development
Training and mentorship opportunities