Engineering Manager - Emerging Propositions

at  Zalando

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Software Engineering - Leadership
Over the past decade, Zalando proved building remarkable experiences for our customers is in our DNA. We learned that the fashion industry is wide with different types of customers and needs. To become the starting point of fashion, we need to invest in propositions that need distinct customer experiences like Beauty, Designer fashion and Pre-owned fashion. The Emerging Propositions CX department is responsible for all customer-facing experiences of these high potential propositions.
As an Engineer Manager in Emerging Propositions CX, you will be leading a team of 6 to 8 full stack engineers responsible for creating tailored experiences for distinct needs of Emerging Propositions customers. You will be responsible for operational excellence and extension of some of the local premises needed in emerging propositions. Together with Principal Engineers you will be partnering with the platform teams in the areas of the domains of your team to build a long term relationship. You reduce ambiguity for your team members by providing direction and context.

• Team Leadership: You will lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster their professional growth and maximize their potential. You will be responsible for hiring top engineering talent, and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Driving Innovation: You will create and drive a culture of innovation that welcomes new ideas and experimentation from anyone in your team. You help your team to understand customer problems and guide people on how to navigate a time-boxed experiment with a fail fast mindset.
• Technical Excellence: You will drive technical excellence within the team by promoting best practices, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. You will also stay up to date with industry trends and technologies, and promote continuous learning and development within the team.
• Collaboration and Communication: You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, product managers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure that technical solutions align with business goals. You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging with them to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure their satisfaction with the delivered solutions.
• Project Management: You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects within the scope of your team. This includes setting project goals, defining project scope, allocating resources, and managing timelines to ensure successful project completion.