Engineering Manager

As an Engineering Manager at VEED in London, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a team of technical engineers, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring team well-being. You'll work closely with product managers to allocate resources effectively, mentor employees, and promote a culture of excellence by maintaining high industry standards.

To qualify for the Engineering Manager role at VEED, candidates should have a proven track record of technical delivery management, experience in building high-performing teams, and a strong grasp of agile methodologies. Additionally, exceptional communication skills and a history of managing distributed teams are essential.

In the Engineering Manager position at VEED, you will lead a diverse and highly skilled team of engineers across various locations. Your role will encompass not just management but also mentoring and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes collaboration and growth.

At VEED, the development of engineers is a top priority. As an Engineering Manager, you will drive personal and professional growth initiatives, ensuring engineers have access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning. This commitment to development helps maintain a strong talent pipeline.

VEED offers fantastic benefits for its Engineering Managers, including a monthly subsidy program tailored to your unique needs, unlimited paid holidays, a comprehensive home office setup, and a mental health benefit through Spill. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment that values well-being.

When prioritizing projects as an Engineering Manager, it's crucial to assess the urgency and impact of each project objectively. Collaborate with your team and product managers to align priorities with business goals, utilizing frameworks like OKRs for ongoing assessments and adjustments.

My leadership style is collaborative and supportive. I believe in empowering my team through mentorship and open communication, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to share new ideas and take initiative.

To foster collaboration among distributed teams, I utilize a combination of clear communication tools and regular virtual meetings. Encouraging informal check-ins, creating a shared online space for project updates, and promoting team-building activities help maintain strong connections.

I ensure adherence to best engineering practices by establishing clear guidelines, conducting regular code reviews, and promoting ongoing training sessions. Encouraging a culture of feedback encourages the team to maintain high standards and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.

Managing underperforming team members involves candid conversations to identify obstacles they may be facing. By providing constructive feedback, setting achievable goals, and offering necessary support, I aim to facilitate personal growth and improvement.

One successful project I led involved implementing a new feature that significantly improved user engagement. By aligning the team's focus and enhancing our agile processes, we completed the project ahead of schedule, resulting in a 25% increase in usage metrics.

I handle conflicts within the team by facilitating open discussions where involved parties can express their perspectives. Encouraging respectful dialogue helps in addressing issues directly while fostering a healthy team environment.

My approach to performance reviews is comprehensive, focusing on both strengths and growth areas. I gather feedback from peers while ensuring the review process is transparent, constructive, and geared towards actionable outcomes for continuous development.

I am quite familiar with agile methodologies, as I have successfully implemented them in several teams. I advocate flexible planning, iterative improvements, and regular retrospectives, ensuring that the teams remain adaptable and responsive to changing requirements.

One of the biggest challenges as an Engineering Manager is balancing project demands with team welfare. It’s essential to motivate and support the team while ensuring successful delivery, which requires strong time management and prioritization skills.