Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Overview

Risk Ledger is on a mission to create a network of connected organizations that collaborate to defend against cybersecurity threats in the supply chain. Our clients, including ASOS, British Airways, BAE Systems, and the NHS, rely on us to foster trust by sharing their security maturity and visualizing risks within their supply chain ecosystem. We are committed to building a diverse and talented team that embodies our values of curiosity, ambition, humility, and honesty.

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality software while fostering the growth of your team and individuals. Your leadership will focus on enabling multiple teams to achieve their goals, promoting a high-performing culture where decision-making is delegated effectively. You will balance technical requirements with business insights to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in achieving their goals by removing obstacles and helping them measure their performance for greater impact.
• Drive strategic alignment by creating team charters to unify the team around a common mission and broader product and business objectives.
• Foster a strong partnership with Product Managers to enhance decision-making on prioritizing technical investments alongside new feature development.
• Ensure effective delivery of outcomes by coaching the team to conduct delivery ceremonies efficiently and communicate essential information while respecting their time.
• Promote team development through ongoing coaching and by establishing a culture of constructive feedback.
• Create an inclusive and psychologically safe environment that enables teams to thrive.
• Lead hiring and retention initiatives by refining processes to build diverse and skilled teams and actively work to retain top engineering talent.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration by establishing productive partnerships with other teams and leading complex, cross-team projects as needed.
• Maximize business impact by balancing technical knowledge with business understanding to ensure delivery outcomes align with company objectives.
• Manage change effectively, helping teams adapt within evolving technical environments.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the CTO, Head of Engineering, and Principal Engineers, to support the engineering community and enhance engineering practices across technology, people, and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in delivery management, with strong communication skills to navigate complex stakeholder environments and manage delivery constraints without compromising team health.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with a customer-focused approach, capable of managing technical teams to deliver solutions that balance quality, security, and customer outcomes.
• Experience in coaching engineers and promoting engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, backed by a solid technical background.
• A history of hands-on engineering experience that allows for the demonstration of technical knowledge during the interview process.
• A servant leadership mindset, showing humility and consideration in teamwork while being motivated by the growth and success of team members.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from £110,000 to £135,000 GBP.
• Generous EMI equity package.
• Private pension plan.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional 30 days of unpaid leave per year for personal use.
• Company-wide time off during the festive period.
• Private healthcare coverage with AXA Insurance, including enhanced mental wellbeing support.
• Hybrid working policy, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office each week.
• Enhanced family leave policy, offering 12 weeks of paid parental leave that is gender-neutral.
• 5 days of caretaker’s leave.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay.
• £500 budget for home office setup.
• Access to unlimited learning resources and books for personal development.
• Regular social events to foster team bonding and relaxation.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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