Engineering Delivery Manager (Mid - Senior Level) - South AfricaFull job descriptionAbout the CompanyERM Libryo is a compliance platform that helps global organisations know theirEnvironmental and Health and Safety regulatory requirements; understand their obligations;and manage their compliance. Since 2016, Libryo has helped thousands of users to navigate their compliance and improve their EHS & ESG performance and is now part of ERM, the world’s largest pure play sustainability consultancy.Libryo operates all over the world ensuring that everyone knows what to do for a just and sustainable world.This is the roleThe EHS Libryo Engineering Delivery Manager is responsible for the following:Plan, coordinate and supervise engineering projects and supervise multiple teamsBuild and manage diverse teams of engineers from different disciplinesFormulate and execute strategies, and coordinate with other managersDetermining the need for training and talent developmentDevelop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering department across all teamsHiring, recruiting and training of engineering talentOversee the development and maintenance of engineering team competenceDevelop evaluation criteria that will serve to measure progress and effectiveness of departmental operationsProvide performance ratings and reviews for team membersReview department objectives for adequacy and consistency with businessobjectivesMonthly reporting of departmental metricsDrive continuous improvement of processes, quality and cost to maintain profitability and competitivenessDefine, manage, measure and report relevant Key Performance IndicatorsDefine workflows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectivenessIdentifies resource needs and develops justificationCoach and develop members of the engineering team.RequirementsUnderstand scaling and enjoy the opportunity to grow an engineering teamDecision making, problem-solving and have excellent organisational skills tobalance and prioritise workLead teams and work jointly across departmentsAbove average analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve people and process problemsGreat attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAt least 10 years of experience managing/working in engineering teamsThis is youYou’re a proven leader who cares about your team, keen to share your knowledge and open to giving (and receiving) continuous feedbackYou’re a strong communicator and thrive working cross-functionallyYou have experience managing or mentoring the performance and development of engineersYou know what good looks like for a high-performing team of engineers andknow how to get thereYou have previously worked as a software engineer at a senior levelYou have an empathetic leadership style and you build strong, effectiverelationshipsYou should care deeply about helping others achieve their goals, avoid burnout, and become the best engineers they can beA fundamental understanding of the principles of Agile and Lean developmentYou’re product-minded and understand the trade offs between quality anddelivering fastYou love to learn new skills and want to develop your existing ones to maximise your potentialYou care about impact, love a challenge, and take ownership of your work
