The Invia Group is a leading online travel company in Europe, bringing together top travel portals under one roof. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (m/f/d ) to lead and manage engineering managers and their teams. This role drives engineering excellence, fosters innovation, and ensures the delivery of impactful projects. As the Senior Engineering Manager (m/f/d). As a key leader, you will bridge business stakeholders and engineering teams, aligning business objectives with engineering capabilities for optimal outcomes. Lead and Manage Managers : Oversee and mentor 3-4 Engineering Managers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to help them lead their respective teams effectively.
Continuous Improvement of Codebases and Engineering Practices : Drive improvements in software engineering practices, ensuring teams are regularly enhancing code quality, maintaining scalable codebases, and adopting best practices in software development and architecture.
Ensure teams consistently meet project goals, adhere to timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining a high standard of engineering excellence.
Strategic Planning : Collaborate with senior leadership to set engineering priorities, drive technical vision, and contribute to long-term business goals. Align engineering initiatives with industry trends and customer needs, ensuring teams stay competitive and relevant.
Ensure optimal resource allocation across teams, assess and plan for team growth, and maintain a healthy work environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement best practices to improve engineering processes, enhance productivity, and ensure scalability across teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Actively mentor engineering managers and their teams, promoting growth both within the current role and in preparation for future opportunities.
Translate this knowledge into actionable plans for engineering teams to ensure product relevance and market success.
Performance & Risk Management : Monitor engineering performance metrics, identify and mitigate project risks, and resolve any roadblocks to ensure successful project delivery.
Experience : 10+ years of experience in the IT/Engineering field, with a minimum of 5 years managing engineering managers and leading large teams.
Leadership : Proven track record of successfully managing managers and large engineering teams (30+ team members overall), with the ability to motivate, mentor, and lead by example in uncertain and evolving situations.
Project Management : Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale, high-impact engineering projects with a focus on timely delivery and quality assurance.
Ability to translate business goals into actionable engineering plans and execute on them efficiently.
A hands-on approach to diagnosing and solving problems independently, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions that move projects forward.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern software development frameworks.
Previous experience in a fast-growing technology company or startup environment.
Reliability : unlimited full-time employment contract
30 days of paid leave (+ additional vacation for long term employees)
Work-Life-Balance : Team spirit : regular company and team events
Well-being: guaranteed monthly allowance towards your lunch
A smoother journey to work: allowance for the ‚Deutschlandticket‘ and the posibility of a ‚JobRad‘
Allowance for company fitness