Director of Engineering - Total Rewards

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for Total Rewards, leading initiatives from concept to launch with focus, transparency, and accountability.
• Scale existing products and initiate the development of new products, aligning with business goals and enhancing user satisfaction.
• Leverage expertise in large-scale production systems to plan comprehensively, identify risks, and ensure successful project launches.
• Enhance team collaboration by improving communication across engineering, product, and business leadership.
• Hire and develop talented engineers, building a high-performance Total Rewards team.
• Champion a culture of innovation and technical excellence, encouraging experimentation and new opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to boost efficiency and quality.
• Proactively identify and resolve systemic issues, ensuring the stability and success of engineering operations.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering management, with a proven track record of leading and scaling teams in a high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects iteratively in a dynamic and agile setting, managing multiple projects and dependencies effectively.
• Strong capability to operate autonomously in ambiguous situations, providing strategic direction and influencing outcomes with minimal guidance.
• Experienced in crafting roadmaps, release plans, and detailed project plans, with a deep understanding of dependency management and agile methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of addressing technical issues with engineers and strategizing with C-level executives.
• Proven skills in influencing, negotiating, and inspiring in a matrixed environment, coupled with excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Solid business acumen, able to translate business objectives into technical strategies, backed by a strong analytical mindset focused on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience fostering collaboration and building strong relationships across diverse teams, including sales, marketing, and other cross-functional groups.