Manager Engineering

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OverviewST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. Our business provides innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects. With your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership, the most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect…the sky is truly the limit!We are seeking an Engineering Manager within for the NMS organization of ST Engineering iDirect. The Engineering Manager is a motivational leader and team player ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a strong technical background, a mature and transparent leadership style and be capable of coming up to speed on new technologies and operational environments quickly. Good communication skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills and project management skills are paramount to the success of this position.ResponsibilitiesMain Responsibilities

• Manage a software development team in an Agile and Test Driven Development environment, for products that implement full stack web applications and services for satellite earth station network management systems.
• Guide, coach and mentor software development engineers striving for high quality
• Define and enforce development standards and processes for front-end GUI web applications, back-end logic & database systems, middleware logic and API software, with a sensitivity to overall user experience.
• Line management responsibility for approximately 10 engineers in a strong matrix organization.
• Provide project management, technical leadership and overall accountability for customer deliverables.
• Work in close collaboration with other development team leaders, architects, systems engineers, DevOps, test and product management throughout the entire design, development, integration and release lifecycle.
• Actively maintain expertise and an awareness of state of the art in full stack development, including front-end tools, data streaming, database technologies, unit test tools, code coverage and full CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Strong experience with high-performance, scalable implementations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with 3 rd party development partners, including SOW development and sub-contract management.

QualificationsYour profile and qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering.
• Background and experience as a software developer.
• 5+ years of experience as software development management or similar leadership role.

Technical Management Requirements

• Must have a strong understanding of web-based application architecture and development.
• Must have experience with Object Orientated Design & Analysis.
• Must have experience driving processes around automated unit test, integration test and functional testing, including the test automation integrated in a CI/CD pipeline.
• Must have strong software design skills with analytical problem solving abilities.
• Experience with Jira, Git, BitBucket and Jenkins is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of Satellite communication is a plus.

Management Requirements

• Experience managing high-performing software development teams.
• Line management of 10 to 15 highly technical and high-performing direct reports, developing career paths, hiring top quality engineers and maintaining a highly motivated, energized team.
• The ability to mentor and coach engineers technically, organizationally and on best practice software development methodologies.
• Experience with Agile and SAFe methodologies and working within the Agile framework.
• Experience creating and improving software development and operational processes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent priorities with the ability execute on all.
• SOW development and management of subcontracts and 3 rd party development partners
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience scoping, estimating and planning projects; the ability to drive teams to predictably and successfully deliver on commitments.

Professional Qualities

• Has a ‘can do’ attitude - willing to dive into and take ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.
• Can work under pressure in high visibility situations.
• Flexible - able to quickly adapt to changing conditions and make decisions based on incomplete data.
• While we emphasis the ability to work in a team, the candidate must also be effective as a single contributor as the situation warrants.
• Willing to take direction and follow sound departmental processes.

What We OfferAs part of this role, you’ll work in a highly integrated, Global Team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working.The benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.Here’s a Snapshot Of What We Offer

• You will be part of our Global NMS team and be based in our European headquarters in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium)
• You will join an innovation and people driven high-tech industry leader
• You will be a member of a passionate global family with offices around the globe
• You ’ll be(come) a committed member of a professional, enthusiastic, collaborative, proactive and open team!
• You’ll take pride in enabling internet connectivity to the world (from schoolchildren in remote areas to in-flight Wi-Fi)

Join us and discover who we are and what we can offer you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9B5Mtij9LI