Director of Engineering Effectiveness, Progyny
$185-195k
+ Bonus + Equity
More information about location
Fertility benefits management company
Open for applications
Fertility benefits management company
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$185-195k
+ Bonus + Equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women’s health benefits.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years working in a moderate-to-large sized engineering organization, with specific role on operating effectiveness or engineering operations leadership
- Proven experience in the application and evolution of different engineering team operating models (dedicated feature teams, platform teams, etc.) and planning/delivery models (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, lean development, etc.)
- Proven experience in analysis and data-driven improvement of engineering practices using human-centric models (ex: DevX, Space framework, etc.)
- Deep knowledge in product and software development lifecycle management and different patterns for support, tooling and reporting options, and obligations for supporting healthcare and financial compliance without sacrificing engineering effectiveness and enjoyment
What the job involves
- Our team is at the forefront of key strategic initiatives of the nation’s leading fertility benefits management company, and our success is due in large part to the efforts of our most important commodity: our employees
- The Director of Engineering Effectiveness is dedicated to ensuring that our software engineering organization operates at the top of its ability, and challenges operating norms to ensure new working paradigms are evaluated and implemented where they provide significant benefit to reducing friction in our engineering practices to maximize flow state as well as providing for consistent, predictable practices in our delivery of innovative technical capabilities for our clients and members
- A successful individual in this role needs to lead with human-centered, empathetic principles and balance with data-driven evidence of current engineering practices through ideation, delivery and post-production support
- Leads and influences the coordinated development, rollout, and analysis of engineering organization practices including communication models, coordinated delivery practices and SDLC (software delivery lifecycle) enhancements
- Completes analysis to further generate, ratify, and implement organizational model changes that increase employee engagement and effectiveness
- Design and implement engineering operational procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational and company goals
- Coordinates community of practice / technology interest group initiatives to maintain cohesion on specialty technology interest domains across teams, with a focus on collaboration
- Analyzes and leads initiatives that introduce balance in tactical vs. Strategic work efforts, including industry awareness and upskilling and learning/development activities enabling continuous improvement initiatives that foster a culture of excellence
- Works closely with organization leadership to drive alignment on corporate initiatives with implications to engineering teams or process effectiveness
- Ensures that individual teams operating models align to a shared set of organization obligations on reporting, planning, and support readiness while still allowing for the flexibility of unique team operation models
- Works closely with extended stakeholders (finance, HR, learning and development, etc.) to coordinate on human capital support and development for the technology organization
Our take
Progyny stands at the forefront of fertility benefits management in the United States, reshaping the landscape of fertility and family-building benefits through its holistic approach that caters to employers, patients, and physicians alike. As the demand for fertility benefits surges amidst a competitive labor market, Progyny has experienced remarkable growth, boasting a client base exceeding 370 across 40 industries.
In a testament to its commitment to comprehensive care, Progyny has recently expanded its provider network to encompass reproductive urologists (RU), recognizing the significance of male-factor infertility which accounts for approximately one-third of infertility cases. This expansion extends coverage and accessibility to millions, underscoring Progyny's dedication to addressing diverse fertility needs.
Through its strategic expansions and unwavering dedication, Progyny continues to pioneer advancements in fertility and family-building benefits. by fostering inclusivity and providing unparalleled support, Progyny remains at the forefront of revolutionizing reproductive healthcare, shaping a brighter future for individuals and families alike.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
41% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Nov 2017
$5m
EARLY VC
May 2017
$10m
SERIES B
Total funding: $98.3m
Company benefits
- Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave-, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family care fund and Parents’ Employee Resource Group
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
- Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
- Company equity
- Bonus program
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
- Company social events
- Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office
Company HQ
Garment District, New York, NY
Leadership
Pete Anevski
(CEO, not founder)Held several other executive positions at the company, such as COO & CFO, before becoming CEO in 2022. Former Executive VP & CFO of WebMD.
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