Engineering Manager

As an **Engineering Manager**, you will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver exceptional web solutions for non-profits. This hands-on role requires expertise in team management, project oversight, and technical strategy to drive innovation and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, ensure alignment with business objectives, and foster a culture of growth and excellence. With a strong technical background and proven leadership skills, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Five Jars’ engineering practices and delivering impactful results for clients.

**Who We Are**

Five Jars is a full-service Design, Strategy, and Web Development digital agency that creates intuitive, data-driven web experiences. Over the past six years, we've delivered over 100 projects for industries like health and fitness, media, arts and culture, and NGOs.

Our team of creative and talented experts, led by leaders with 15+ years of experience in technology, is committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful results for our clients and the community.

**Key Responsibilities include such areas**:

- Technical Team Management
- Engineers Hiring
- Technical Project Management
- Collaboration and communication
- Technical leadership
- Processes improvement & innovation
- Decision-making
- Accountability for KPI’s

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**Team management**:

- Set goals, track performance, and conduct regular one-on-ones with engineers
- Mentor and guide engineers in career development, promotions, and technical growth
- Assign roles based on strengths, resolve conflicts, and maintain team productivity
- Establish educational programs and certification goals with a clear career path
- Plan team capacity to ensure sufficient resources for projects
- Manage and document the developers' onboarding and offboarding
- Set up individual goals for every developer and tech person in the team
- Promote business awareness within the team by helping engineers connect their work to the company’s goals and customer impact
- Encourage a mindset that values delivering meaningful results over simply completing tasks, fostering a deeper understanding of how their contributions drive success
- Provide constructive, timely, and actionable feedback to engineers, fostering continuous growth and improvement
- Collaborate with HR to create and maintain a skills matrix for the team, identifying gaps and implementing targeted training to upskill team members
- Ensure team members maintain work-life balance to prevent burnout while still meeting organizational goals

**Hiring**:

- Participate in the hiring process by collaborating with the talent acquisition team to identify and attract engineering talents
- Conduct interviews, assess technical and cultural fit, and contribute to building a diverse, high-performing engineering team aligned with organizational goals
- Develop and implement an onboarding plan that ensures new hires become productive within 30/60/90 days while integrating seamlessly into the team
- Collaborate with HR to ensure a structured career progression framework is in place, aligning growth opportunities with organizational goals

**Project management**:

- Ensure on-time project delivery, and meet quality and client expectations
- Provide accurate project estimates and participate in resource planning along with the project management team
- Automate decision-making processes to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
- Lead the team in solving technical challenges and optimizing operations
- Collaborate with Project Managers to align technical and project goals, ensuring the engineering team contributes effectively to project success
- Monitor and mitigate risks associated with engineering deliverables, ensuring the team is prepared to handle unforeseen challenges

**Collaboration and communication**:

- Communicate goals, expectations, and deadlines clearly to the team
- Provide stakeholders with solutions/product pitches, project updates, and team needs
- Keep stakeholders informed about progress and address challenges proactively
- Foster a culture of proactive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring the engineering team builds strong relationships with other departments
- Facilitate regular feedback loops between stakeholders and engineers to improve alignment and responsiveness

**Technical leadership**:

- Support the team with expertise in software design, development, databases, and coding
- Ensure solutions follow best practices for quality, security, and maintainability
- Guide the team in adopting innovative technologies and solutions
- Define and enforce technical standards across the team, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices
- Evaluate and introduce cutting-edge tools, technologies, or frameworks that enhance team productivity and project outcomes

**Process improvement & innovation**:

- Continuously improve processes