Technical Lead Manager, Software Engineering

As a Technical Lead Manager at Motive, your responsibilities include leading and mentoring a team of skilled software engineers, overseeing project management and execution, providing technical direction, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration with various departments. You’ll focus on ensuring projects align with business goals while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

To qualify as a Technical Lead Manager at Motive, applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 8 years of progressive experience in software engineering, including 2 years in a leadership role. Strong communication and leadership skills, as well as a background in delivering complex backend engineering projects, are essential.

The Technical Lead Manager plays a crucial role in project delivery at Motive by overseeing project planning and execution, defining objectives and deliverables, and ensuring the team meets deadlines. Additionally, they provide technical leadership and guidance, ensuring best practices are followed and collaborating with other stakeholders to overcome challenges.

The Technical Lead Manager at Motive will be involved in delivering complex backend software engineering projects that support the Enterprise organization. This includes collaborating on the implementation of the Motive platform, enhancing existing features, and exploring new technologies that can optimize operations for our diverse customer base.

The culture at Motive for a Technical Lead Manager is collaborative and innovative, emphasizing mentorship and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to excellence, and you’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction of engineering efforts while promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

A good leader fosters collaboration and trust while empowering team members. I believe in open communication, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging team innovation. During interviews, it’s beneficial to share specific examples of when you've successfully led a team through a challenging project.

Managing deadlines and resource constraints requires strategic planning and effective prioritization. I always lay out the project scope clearly and ensure resources are allocated appropriately. If you have examples of how you've navigated similar situations, be sure to share them.

I have found Agile methodologies particularly effective, as they allow for adaptability and iterative progress. When discussing methodologies, mention your experiences with Scrum or Kanban, and how they enhanced project outcomes.

By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning, I ensure teams understand the importance of coding standards. Host regular code reviews and encourage team participation in knowledge-sharing sessions for effective compliance.

Certainly! In my previous role, I led a project that had tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders. I organized daily stand-ups to address challenges swiftly and ensured transparent communication. The project was delivered ahead of schedule and received a positive response from users.

Encouragement of innovation starts with creating a safe space for ideas to be shared. I promote hackathons and hold brainstorming sessions focused on emerging technologies, soliciting feedback and involvement from all team members.

Cross-functional collaboration is vital, as it allows for diverse perspectives to shape project outcomes. I actively engage with product managers and QA teams during all stages of a project to align priorities and expectations, ensuring smooth execution.

I value feedback as a tool for growth, both personally and for the team. I regularly seek input through one-on-one sessions and team retrospectives, allowing us to adjust our methods and improve as we progress.

My mentoring approach is personalized; I take the time to understand individual team members' strengths and weaknesses. I provide targeted guidance while encouraging autonomy, allowing them to take ownership of their professional development.

Delivering high-quality software involves rigorous testing and validation practices. I ensure that comprehensive QA processes are integrated into the development cycle and encourage team members to rigorously review code before release.