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Director of Engineering (Poland)
Productiv Team
Source: Himalayas · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/10/2026
About this role
About the role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team and drive innovation across client and internal projects. This role is integral to our organization’s success, requiring a visionary leader who can align engineering initiatives with business objectives, mentor a diverse and talented team, and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of engineering leadership, exceptional technical expertise, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a strategic impact, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team. Responsibilities • Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department. • Advocate for and implement efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients. • Manage the engineering team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship. • Foster a collaborative and inspiring environment within the team. • Coordinate with other department leaders to align engineering projects with business goals. • Ensure all engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s specifications. • Define key performance indicators for team productivity, project/product delivery and quality • Establish and maintain some mechanism for feedback • Ensuring that feedback is addressed in a timely manner. • Apply quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality engineering services. • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, utilizing this knowledge to improve services. • Drive continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. • Keep overall team utilization and billability to target specified• Come up with and implement an action plan if numbers aren’t to target • Ensure the team is trained to handle the needs of the market • Ensure the team is cross-trained so they are more likely to be kept utilized • Review and Identify project risks for client projects and internal initiatives • Mentor and grow managers from within the team • Hire new managers, QAs, developers and other staff where needed • Interview new team members where needed • Capable of stepping into projects as needed to resolve blockers • Prevent the formation of knowledge silos • Improve/Maintain interdepartmental collaboration • Work with the R&D team on internal initiatives and manage the delivery of those initiatives • Determine and ensure that the needs of the engineering team in general are met • Be a sounding board for team members where necessary for technical and non-technical issues • Ensure teams are not being overallocated and attempt to mitigate burnout • Assess upcoming projects and impact on the current team • Assess team composition vs the needs of the organization • Resolve shortcomings within the team • Balance resources between internal initiatives with external client work Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field • Proven experience in an engineering leadership role, preferably within a consulting environment • Strong project management skills • Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities • Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire teams • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • A commitment to excellence and continued professional development • 2+ years of development experience at some point during the career • Familiarity with Bash scripting, Java, Jenkins, and DevOps Preferred Qualifications • Worked with Salesforce • Worked in consulting firms All our positions are Remote and are available as Full Time Employment or B2B Contracts Originally posted on Himalayas