Engineering Manager, Xero
$259.2-285.1k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
Cloud-based accounting software
Open for applications
Cloud-based accounting software
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$259.2-285.1k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Our ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in engineering and a proven track record of managing complex projects and teams
- If you are passionate about solving complex problems and creating innovative solutions, this could be the perfect role for you
- Collaboration. You are an expert at leading the building of plans for complex, multi-team execution. You are recognized for your ability to co-create plans in a manner that enriches shared ownership
- You know how to spot risk and coordinate mitigations and are quick to respond to issues, pulling the right people together to resolve the problem
- Technical Expertise. You are comfortable to contribute in technical dialogue and are able to build a solid understanding of the technology components that comprise a product
- You are able to use your technical knowledge to detect and mitigate challenges and risks in delivering programs at Xero. Past experience as an engineer is an asset
- Agile mindset. You are deeply familiar with agile concepts and you are able to run programs that ensure agility principles can thrive
- Influencing Skills. You can influence at all levels of the organisation, from pod to product and engineering leadership teams through various influencing techniques
- You can convert multiple perspectives into compelling recommendations to move a program forward
- Exceptional Communications. You confidently communicate the state of your Initiative, both written and verbal, and can adapt your language and communication style to suit any audience
- You are comfortable leaning into crucial conversations from the pod to PELT level
- Self-Directed and proactive. You thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment. You take ownership and follow through on your commitments
What the job involves
- Join our dynamic and innovative team at Xero as an Engineering Manager for our Payroll Services division
- As a leader in the Small Business Accounting Space, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to oversee the development and maintenance of our new and improved payroll services
- Lead and manage a team of engineers to develop and maintain high-quality payroll services for our clients
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure the successful delivery of payroll services, including setting goals and timelines, managing resources and budget, and identifying and mitigating potential risks
- Foster a collaborative and positive team dynamic, providing guidance and support to team members and promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth
- Utilize your strong technical background to provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively oversee the planning, design, and implementation of new features and enhancements to our payroll services, ensuring they meet the needs and expectations of our clients
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our payroll services
- Manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, clients, and external partners, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the development process
- Oversee the hiring, training, and development of new team members, and provide ongoing mentorship and support to help them reach their full potential
- Monitor and analyze key metrics and performance indicators to assess the success of our payroll services and make data-driven decisions to drive continuous improvement
- Work with other engineering managers and leaders to share knowledge, best practices, and resources, and support the overall growth and success of the engineering team
- Divisions have a shared understanding of the cross-team plan including, the priorities, work sequencing and how they collaborate to enable more effective delivery of products that our customers love
- Assess risks and issues - ensure they are are actively managed; The right people are connected to remove the concerns quickly
- Our Product & Technology teams are well supported to do their best work, as their plans are clear and they are minimally blocked, which enables them to bring quality products to our customers more effectively
- Senior Leaders are aware of the state of our key initiatives and are contributing to the enablement of the work, as needed (ie blocker removal)
Our take
For a long time, high-quality financial services have been reserved for large-scale businesses. Xero solves this problem by giving small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers access to best-in-class finance and accounting solutions.
Xero is one of the largest companies of its kind, with its promise to save time and effort for small business owners - who often don’t have in-house accounting teams - capturing interest and allowing the company to scale. It has a strong rival in Intuit QuickBooks, which offers similar services, but competes by being most effective for growing startups, and having an incredibly simple user experience.
A series of acquisitions and partnerships, including the purchase of Instafile in 2018, have consolidated Xero’s market share. The company continues to add new integrations, such as with Vehocheck Workshop Manager, and the 2023 launched Beautiful Business Fund that will help small businesses accelerate growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Top-spec MacBook or HP Z-book
- Employee Share Plan (own a part of Xero!)
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus an extra 3 days over the Christmas period!)
- 10 days Wellbeing Leave (for sickness, emergencies and taking a mental health break)
- Company Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 4.5%)
- A range of wellbeing initiatives
- Remote and Flexible Working
Company values
- Human - Xeros are authentic, inclusive and really care. We’re kind and assume the best intent. We’re inclusive, approachable and show empathy. We’re willing to be vulnerable, sharing our fears, failures and learnings.
- Ownership - Xeros deliver on commitments. We do what we say we’ll do. We own our mistakes and take positive action. We move fast to get the right things done.
- Challenge - Xeros are curious. We think and dream big. We welcome challenging conversations and do it with respect. We lead and embrace change, seeking new and better ways.
- Beautiful - Xeros create experiences people love, and that inspire and delight. We do high-quality work and go the extra mile.
- Team - Xeros are great team players. We champion Xero’s purpose and priorities. We work together to do what’s best for Xero and our customers. We appreciate and celebrate each other and our successes.
Company HQ
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
Articles
Leadership
Rod Drury
(Founder)Previously Consultant at EY, Founder of Glazier System. Was CEO of AfterMail and Director at TradeMe. Also founded Pacific Fibre and was Director at NZX.
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