Leads software engineering teams and owns end-to-end project delivery for US and North American clients. Responsibilities include technical roadmap oversight, Agile facilitation, architecture and quality coordination, risk management, stakeholder communication, reporting, account growth, team performance management, hiring, retention, and mentorship. The role requires managing 10–20 engineers and delivering projects involving AI/ML, data engineering, cloud-native applications, workflow automation, or digital transformation.
About the Job
We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead our high-performance software development teams. In this role, you are expected to solve client’s business problem by delivering software solution or services.
As an Engineering Manager, you will not only oversee the technical roadmap but also mentor leads, senior developers, manage client stakeholders, and drive operational excellence. If you have a background in hands-on development and a passion for building scalable teams in a service-oriented environment, we want to hear from you
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Delivery & Project Management
- End-to-End Delivery: Own the delivery of software projects from conception to deployment, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and quality standards (SLA/KPIs).
- Agile Leadership: Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies; facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure team velocity and efficiency.
- Architecture & Quality: Collaborate with Architects to make high-level design choices and technical standards. Oversee code reviews, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and technical debt management.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify technical risks and project bottlenecks, creating mitigation plans to avoid client escalations
2. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Client Partnership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for global clients (US). Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Reporting: Provide crisp status reports, metrics (velocity, defect density, etc.), and financial health updates (billing/utilization) to senior management and clients.
- Growth: Identify opportunities for account mining and technical value additions to expand the scope of work
3. People & Team Management
- Talent Development: Manage a team of 10–20 engineers (Developers, QAs, Leads). Conduct performance appraisals, 1:1s, and career pathing.
- Hiring & Retention: Assist in recruitment efforts for the team and implement strategies to retain top talent.
- Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning, guiding the team on new technologies and best practices
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Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
- 10 to 15 years years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a dedicated technical project lead / management role for an IT services company.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering projects for US/North American clients.
- Experience managing projects that involve AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cloud-native applications, Workflow automation, or Digital Transformation.
- 10 to 15 years years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a dedicated technical project lead / management role for an IT services company.
- Technical Skills:
- Any programming and database skills is must. Preferably hands-on
- Familiarity with modern software development life cycles (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is must.
- Any programming and database skills is must. Preferably hands-on
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience in a scaling, AI-first or product engineering focused company.
- Advanced certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, AWS/Azure/GCP Project Management or Technical certification).
- Experience with advanced tools for project management, collaboration, and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of AI-driven digital engineering and work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborate directly with ambitious, high-growth US tech companies.
- Receive competitive compensation and benefits, with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Be part of a dynamic, high-performance, and technically-focused culture
Agivant Technologies India Private Limited Hyderabad, Telangana, IND Office
Hyderabad, India
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