Head Of Engineering

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Our client is a leading engineering company, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, setting industry standards in its adaptability to industry changes, and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. The engineering company, characterized by its optimal size, boasts a committed team of professionals and a well-established track record, firmly positioned itself as a key player in the engineering sector.

This position can be both office-based and/or remote.

Responsibilities:
  • The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading the technology department (50+ engineers), with a laser focus and desire to inspire our current engineers and attract new ones.
  • Responsible for developing strategic department and technology goals in partnership with executive and delivery leadership to align with overall organizational goals.
  • The role will serve in a People Manager role for the existing Engineering Leads.
  • This role will be part of our leadership team and will support business development, new business opportunities and ensure technical delivery according to the industry best practices.
  • The Head of Engineering will be also a member of the company\'s global Engineering Leadership Team and closely work with Group CTO.
  • Must have strong communication skills (spoken and written) with fluent English.
  • Hire, onboard, and supervise engineering team members. Monitor and determine various staffing, bench and training needs.
  • Support sales on new projects, scoping projects, technically assessing project opportunities.
  • Assure technical architecture design and review according to industry best practices.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other managers, clients, and contractors.
  • Lead the partnership activities with technology and staffing vendors.
  • Develop and implement technology vision in line with business needs and global strategy of the Engineering company.
  • Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally, participate in public speaking opportunities or writing tech articles.
  • Maintain recent and accurate data in the company\'s systems; people allocations and talent pool.
Qualifications:
  • Experienced in leading teams in a matrix management organization between multiple projects and clients.
  • Possesses an extremely broad range of technical abilities and continually seeks out special interests in other technology.
  • 10+ years of software development experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience.
  • Bachelors degree or greater in computer science or related field highly desired.
  • Comfortable leading presentations at the executive level with modern enterprise software frameworks and tools.
  • Several years of previous experience in consulting are highly desired.
  • Bachelors degree or greater in computer science or related field highly desired.
  • Excellent working knowledge of SDLC and industry best practices.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1627294
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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