Engineering Manager

Zinkworks

. Lead, coach, and support engineering teams, creating an environment that enables high performance, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement while actively supporting employee wellbeing and retention .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAthlone • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and developing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee wellbeing. Proficient in Agile delivery, stakeholder management, and supporting career development initiatives.

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Team ManagementAgile DeliveryStakeholder ManagementCoaching and FeedbackRecruitment and Interviewing

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Soft Skills

People ManagementConflict ResolutionOrganisational SkillsPrioritisationDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Software DeliveryClient-Facing DeliveryIndividual Development PlansLearning and DevelopmentZinkworks Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and support engineering teams, creating an environment that enables high performance, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement while actively supporting employee wellbeing and retention
Provide regular, structured feedback through 1:1s, ensuring performance conversations align with Zinkworks culture, support career progression, and are informed by stakeholder input and delivery outcomes
Partner with Delivery Directors to support successful client engagements, ensuring engineering teams are aligned, well-supported, and performing effectively across delivery commitments
Work with technical leads and Delivery Directors to promote good engineering practice and ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards
Build strong, trusted relationships with Account Managers, Delivery Directors, and client stakeholders through clear communication, collaboration, and proactive engagement
Own and maintain Individual Development Plans, support career progression through defined frameworks, and enable learning through L&D programmes and coaching
Identify skills gaps across teams, support training and upskilling initiatives, and work with L&D to align development activities with organisational and client needs
Champion Zinkworks principles by embedding teamwork, professionalism, learning, and inclusion into day-to-day operations, while encouraging participation in cultural and engagement initiatives
Collaborate with Delivery Directors to define role requirements, participate in interview and selection processes, and support effective onboarding and integration of new hires

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing and developing teams of software engineers or technical professionals
Strong people management skills, including coaching, feedback, and conflict resolution
A technical background, with enough understanding of software delivery to support and challenge engineering teams
Solid understanding of Agile delivery
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting client-facing delivery environments
Ability to support and guide career development and progression
Experience identifying capability gaps and supporting learning initiatives
Strong organisational, prioritisation, and decision-making skills
Recruitment and interviewing experience
Strong alignment with Zinkworks values and a people-first culture