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The ECA International Group | Engineering Manager

The ECA International Group
London
5 months ago
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About Us

As a leading group of companies, the ECA International Group stands as a global frontrunner in simplifying international mobility. Our collective vision is to make a positive impact by delivering exceptional products and services to our prestigious list of large enterprise clients.

Our global presence across the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US offers our team a world of opportunities, and our commitment to innovation ensures that you will be at the leading edge of your field.

We love to invest in our peoples success and development pathways, creating a diverse and inclusive community where your unique talents shine. Your work here has a global impact, and we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexibility to enable you to perform your best. Join us to experience a rewarding career where your potential is celebrated, and your journey to excellence begins.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, technically focused and pragmaticEngineering Managerto join us.

Youll have a robust engineering background coupled with strong leadership skills. Youll be comfortable managing multiple teams and project streams and liaising with stakeholders across the business. Youll be comfortable writing code when needed, embracing and a new methods of engineering i.e. artificial intelligence, being involved with architectural discussions and decisions and driving improvements in processes and practices across the department.

On the people front youll be formulating OKRs, conducting 1:1s and performance reviews and taking a lead in the hiring process. Youll work closely with the CTPO, Head of Technology and the Director of Product to manage the Engineering side of the many parallel streams of work that are underway as part of ECAs re-platforming and digital transformation.

Expected split of responsibilitieshands-on(30%) /software delivery lifecycle(30%) /people management(40%) split, but this will evolve over time.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

  • Lead by example with hands-on engineering tasks, provide technical guidance and mentoring
  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies (particularly AI) and engineering practices
  • Collaborate with the CTPO and Head of Technology to define and drive the technical roadmap, particularly focusing on the ECA re-platforming project.

Software Delivery Lifecycle:

  • Work with Product Director and product owners to help strategically plan approach and help drive options and recommendation for delivery
  • Actively managing cost benefit analysis and trade-off within the technology landscape
  • Set clear goals, milestones, and deliverables for projects and monitor progress against these targets.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between teams to ensure seamless project execution.

People Management:

  • Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, providing constructive feedback and career development guidance.
  • Perform performance reviews, setting clear expectations and providing actionable feedback against OKRs and KPIs
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting continuous learning and improvement.
  • Track and report on progress towards OKRs, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.

Hiring:

  • Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations.
  • Ensure the hiring plan is in line with the departmental budget

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an engineering manager or similar leadership role, with a strong technical background.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native engineering and modern development practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
  • Experience with OKR setting and management, performance reviews, and conducting 1:1s.
  • Familiarity with budget management and financial planning within an engineering context.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Whats in it for you

  • ?? Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Contribution
  • ?? 25 days annual leave
  • ?? Health, Life Insurance + EAP Wellbeing Support
  • ?? Eligible for Annual Bonus Scheme
  • ?? Long Service Awards
  • ?????? ClassPass Membership
  • ?? Enhanced Family Leave
  • ?? Up to £1,000 per year for personal development & training
  • ?? Season Ticket Loan
  • ?? Flexible/hybrid Work Environment
  • ?? Cycle to Work Scheme
  • ?? Free Eye Test

Our Team and Culture

We are a super friendly team that thrives on collaboration and supporting each other. We cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work, helping us to realise our ambitious growth goals and mission.

Our hybrid working structure includes spending around two days a week at our Head Office in Holborn, London, in a great space filled with creative, colourful.

Need a change of scenery? Our breakout areas have comfortable seating and cool décor where you can work in your own space. Not to mention, being in the hub of the West End, were surrounded by many cafes and restaurants and are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the tube.


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