Engineering Manager; Local WPB, FL

Objective: The Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring adherence to company policies, and providing mentorship to the development teams. This role also includes actively managing team performance, setting clear expectations, and holding team members accountable for their responsibilities. The Engineering Manager is also expected to have a strong technical foundation, enabling effective collaboration with engineers and ensuring alignment with modern engineering practices and architectural principles.

• Update project status reports weekly, including milestones achieved, timelines, and any deviations from the plan.
• Coordinate with project leads and team members to gather updates and assess project health.
• Identify potential risks or issues impacting project timelines and propose mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status updates to relevant stakeholders, including senior management and clients.
• Set clear performance expectations for team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines, quality standards, and team goals.
• Proactively address performance issues, providing constructive feedback and necessary support to ensure improvement.

• Maintain a solid understanding of AWS cloud services and database technologies (SQL, No
  
  SQL).
• Ensure the team follows best practices for modern architectures such as Microservices and serverless approaches.
• Provide guidance on software development lifecycle best practices, ensuring proper use of Git for version control.
• Encourage proper documentation and process adherence using Jira and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration.
• Work closely with engineers to ensure high-quality technical implementations aligned with business goals.
• Knowledge of C#, Python, and JavaScript is a substantial benefit to support the engineering team effectively.

• Ensure the development teams adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct periodic reviews of project documentation, code repositories, and other relevant artifacts to verify compliance with established standards.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on effectively interpreting and implementing company policies.
• Collaborate with relevant departments (e.g., Legal, Compliance) to address policy-related concerns or updates.
• Implement and enforce accountability measures to ensure compliance with all policies and processes.

• Serve as a mentor and coach to members of the development teams, offering guidance on technical skills, problem-solving approaches, and career development.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings with team members to provide feedback, set goals, and discuss career aspirations.
• Facilitate knowledge‑sharing sessions, workshops, or training programs to enhance team members' skill sets.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the engineering organization.
• Provide structured performance evaluations and hold team members accountable for meeting their individual and team goals.
• Recognize and reward high performers while addressing underperformance through coaching and corrective action when necessary.

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