Director of Engineering, Partnerize
Partnership management software
Open for applications
Partnership management software
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To turn partnerships into a profit center.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional software engineering teams, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Strong technical background in software development, including a deep understanding of modern software architectures, development practices, and tools
- Experience in managing engineering managers and guiding their professional growth
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver high-quality software on time and within budget
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- A commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- At Partnerize, we recognize it is unrealistic for a candidate to fulfil 100% of the criteria in this job description. We encourage you to apply if you feel you meet the majority requirements above. We know that skills evolve over time, so if you have a keen appetite to learn and evolve alongside us over time, come join our team!
What the job involves
- The Director of Engineering is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the technical operations and engineering teams within an organization
- They play a critical role in driving the development and execution of engineering strategies, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- The Director of Engineering collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, security, technical operations, and other business stakeholders, to align engineering efforts with the overall organizational goals and objectives
- Lead and manage the Engineering managers and Agile Delivery Lead of cross-functional, delivery-focused teams with engineers, QA and Product managers working together using Agile principles in a highly autonomous and collaborative environment
- Contribute to the development of product and technical strategies and ensure product and tech are aligned and move towards the same goal
- Serve as part of the senior staff, working in an interdisciplinary manner with their peers in other departments, like Security and Operations, to develop delivery strategies – product roadmap, security tickets, platform change deliverables. Collaborate with them to ensure alignment and integration of software engineering projects with company goals and objectives
- Works in Product managers and Agile Delivery Leads to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of Partnerize’s product and technical roadmaps, while keeping the teams motivated and tech debt to a minimum
- Drive Agile practices across the teams, working closely with the Agile Delivery Lead to ensure efficient and effective project execution
- Develop and maintain engineering processes, best practices, and standards to enable high-quality software development and delivery
- Manage technical debt and support the delivery of innovation initiatives in the teams
- Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and make data-driven decisions to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
- Act as a mentor and role model for the engineering managers and software engineers, providing guidance and support as needed
- Hire, nurture, coach, and retain talent in the Engineering teams
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Partnerize is a SaaS company offering a Partner Management Platform that helps businesses form, manage, analyze, and predict the outcomes of their partner marketing programs. Leveraging the power of AI, it streamlines the entire process, making it easier for companies to maximize their partner relationships.
As the world of partnerships evolves, Partnerize has positioned itself at the forefront of this dynamic field. With a growing range of sectors such as channel partnerships, influencer collaborations, loyalty programs, referral networks, and brand-to-brand alliances, the company has adapted to meet the complex needs of modern partner marketing, in addition to traditional affiliate marketing.
Partnerize is focused on providing its clients with an edge over the competition by automating as much of the partnership management process as possible. This commitment to efficiency, combined with its ability to leverage economies of scale, enables the company to address some of the industry's toughest challenges, including payments, ensuring that clients remain loyal to its platform.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2020
$50m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Nov 2018
$9m
LATE VC
Total funding: $87.5m
Company benefits
- Incentives
- Generous wellness benefits and paid time off
- Robust parental leave
- Competitive retirement savings benefits
- Employee learning & development opportunities
Company HQ
Union Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Matt Gilbert
(CEO)Previously the CEO of Pepperjam and Kinetic Social. They also spent time as the Senior VP & GM at Merkle, and as the COO at 500Friends.
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