Job Description

We are Central Software Engineering (CSE), consisting of over 100 engineers across three locations: Prague, New Jersey, and Singapore. Our mission is to deliver innovative digital solutions to drive the strategic objectives of our company through deep business and technical expertise. We supercharge our internal partners by leveraging software engineering,  innovation, and customer-centric design to deliver solutions that help improve our patients’ lives through technology.

As a Senior Engineering Manager (Associate Director) you will lead the tribe of 15-20 engineers, tech. leads and architects in Prague. You will oversee software projects, manage risks, and ensure team growth and satisfaction. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. 

Key Responsibilities: 
• Software Delivery Governance: Establish and enforce best practices for software delivery. Monitor project progress and quality. 
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in development and deployment. 
• Team Capacity Planning: Assess team capacity and allocate resources effectively. 
• Skillset Management: Evaluate and develop team members’ skills. 
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Lead recruitment and ensure smooth onboarding of new team members.
• Process Standardization: Define consistent processes and tools for software development. 
• Resource Allocation: Manage headcount, budget, and resource allocation. 
• Support and Hypercare: Ensure seamless transition from development to production and address post-launch issues. 

Qualifications: 
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 
• Extensive hands-on coding experience. 
• Proven experience in managing people. 
• Proven track record in defining architecture for complex products and setting technical direction. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English. 
• Proven experience in managing large software development efforts. 
• Customer-centric problem-solving skills. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen. 

Nice to Have: 
• Experience in product management, product design, or user research. 
• Experience in a startup environment.  

What we offer:  
• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment 
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally  
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)  
• Pension and health insurance contributions  
• Internal reward system plus referral program 
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card  
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs  
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone  
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner  
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Engineering, People Management, Problem Solving, Quality Engineering, Resource Allocation, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Projects, Solution Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Integration, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

Innovation, Onboarding, Product Management

Job Posting End Date:

01/1/2025

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Requisition ID:R317327