Senior engineering manager job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A senior engineering manager is a highly trained technical professional responsible for the oversight of junior engineering employees as well as any technical and engineering processes and programs of a company. Their duties also include planning and implementing large projects, proposing budgets and schedules, and training other employees.
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Example senior engineering manager requirements on a job description
Senior engineering manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior engineering manager job postings.
Sample senior engineering manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in engineering management.
- In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and processes.
- Experience leading engineering teams in a software development environment.
- Proficiency with engineering tools and software.
Sample required senior engineering manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Flexible and open to change.
Senior engineering manager job description example 1
JPMorgan Chase & Co. senior engineering manager job description
As an experienced member of our Digital Connected Banking Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience Expert in cloud-native highly-scalable software development of microservices using Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud) Solid experience working with Relational (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases Worked with Splunk and ELK stack for creating monitoring and analytics solutions Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines Experience in CI/CD processes and test automation for software delivery Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices Have 2+ years of experience managing software development teams in a fast-paced Agile context Keen understanding of financial control and budget management Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals Passionate about building an innovative culture Familiar with building UI solutions using ReactJS framework is a plus
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience Expert in cloud-native highly-scalable software development of microservices using Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud) Solid experience working with Relational (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases Worked with Splunk and ELK stack for creating monitoring and analytics solutions Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines Experience in CI/CD processes and test automation for software delivery Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices Have 2+ years of experience managing software development teams in a fast-paced Agile context Keen understanding of financial control and budget management Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals Passionate about building an innovative culture Familiar with building UI solutions using ReactJS framework is a plus
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
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Senior engineering manager job description example 2
Veolia Environmental Services North America senior engineering manager job description
Summary Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, NJ Division, this position will be responsible for managing a staff of engineers and project managers that support all Highlands operations and Water Quality Capex Programs/Projects for NJ Division. Responsibilities include project delivery from inception to completion, including preliminary conceptual development, detailed engineering design with support of external engineering consultants; construction cost estimation, procurement, construction administration, supervision and inspection, startup and commissioning, and project closeout documentation delivery, including as-built plans, O&M manuals, and SOPs. Duties of the Senior Manager of Engineering will also include day-to-day technical support of operations, coordination between operations and engineering, development, and implementation of capital improvement projects for Water and Wastewater operations, supply, treatment and distribution systems, development of capital budgets and forecasting and accruals. Utilization of systems (PPM and ePBCS) for creating funding projects and tracking/forecasting expenditures and asset creation in the asset accounting system (PowerPlan). Manages all aspects of the Highlands water main and sewer collection system (DSIC and WSIC) programs. Support Highlands Operations and T&D department as needed. Attend operations weekly meetings. Implement the SCM policy and make sure that all of your engineers, and project managers are following the policy. This role will be responsible for providing engineering support to Director of Operations and local operations team as needed. Primary Duties / Responsibilities ? Responsible for managing the annual capital improvement projects/programs averaging $15 to $30 Million for Highlands Water and Wastewater systems. ? Manages, plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities within the business units including conceptualization, process optimization, project budgeting and justification, design objectives and constraints, design details, and construction management, project close-out, payment processing and asset management through PowerPlan. ? Manages all of the business unit infrastructure including the DSIC and WSIC programs ? Responsible for identification and implementation of process improvements for department and efficient work practices and asset as-built record keeping for all department activities. ? Manages, designs and administers infrastructure renewal program. ? Responsible for leading and supervising engineering team as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical, management and operational issues. ? Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests. Work on programs with complex features. Work with stakeholders and corporate departments to protect the interests of the organization. Continual coordination and developing of relationships and networks with local, County and State agencies. ? Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. ? A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Performs a variety of tasks with minimal supervision. Providing a level of professionalism to protect the interests of the organization, ? Develop, refine and evolve engineering project specifications in conjunction with operations, customer service and utility industry initiatives. ? Evaluates engineering work flow processes, policies, and procedures to identify improvements in efficiency for process optimization. ? Evaluates water and wastewater facilities and identifies system improvements creating vision and plans for long-term and short-term system optimization and compliance. ? Responsible for interpretation and implementation of all project-related environmental regulatory requirements to assure compliance. Develops engineering standards and guidelines. ? Assist with preparation of the rate case Capex filing, as well as responding to the rate case interrogatories. Testify in front of the Board of Public Utilities during NJ Division Rate cases if required. Similar support for DSIC and WSIC filings. ? Routinely interacts, and coordinates company engineering activities, with Municipal, County and State Officials regarding legal and regulatory, requirements, regulations and policy to ensure compliance and best practices. ? Work closely with EH&S Departments to ensure projects meet all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Including OSHA, DEP, EPA ? Leads, plans and directs the work of others. Hire, train, and mentor other engineers, rotational engineers, interns and supporting staff. ? Manage team of three to five engineers and project managers in developing, budgeting, justifying and implementing capital expenditure plan for the Highlands systems and all new acquisitions in the area. ? Prepares and manages all aspects of project initiation including the preparation of all funding projects, work orders, project justifications, change requests, reporting for all division activities. ? Manage consultant and contractor interview and MSA initiations. Coordinate the completion of all EHS training and ensure the proper execution of activities in accordance with organization goals. ? Power Plan asset management including completion of proper as-builts to ensure unitization. ? Manage the divisions records and as-builts for all facilities and infrastructure. ? This position and/or subordinates will be on emergency supervisor schedule for Highlands systems which will require 24/7 response to Operational emergencies approximately 8 weeks per year Qualifications Education / Experience / Background ? Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering ? Master's Degree preferred ? PHD is a plus ? 15 years of experience as a Senior Engineer or Manager for water / wastewater responsible for planning, designing, engineering and constructing projects ranging in complexity and size ? Inspection and construction management experience in fields of utility engineering and general civil construction ? Demonstrated success with environmental regulatory compliance and permitting, including drinking water quality standards and compliance, especially in NJ ? Demonstrated success in managing and adhering to project budgets and schedules ? Experience in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D Knowledge / Skills / Abilities ? Fifteen years as a Civil Engineer for major projects ranging in complexity and size ? Extensive experience in managing capex budgets ? Extensive experience with managing multiple large projects per year ? Possesses broad knowledge of multiple processes and/or engineering disciplines, augmented with good experience and seasoning, to the point where they can address the most complex projects or address the most complex challenges, such as leading a response to an emergency. May propose capital projects, or identify other work that will benefit SUEZ and/or a customer, based on their expertise in one or more areas ? Experience in managing water and wastewater infrastructure new and replacement projects ? Experience in managing and adhering to project budgets and schedules ? Excellent analytical, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills ? Exercise discretion and independent judgment ? Extensive Knowledge of MS Office, and AutoCAD. ESRI/GIS, PowerPlan, Peoplesoft, Asset Management experience is a plus Required Certification / Licenses / Training ? Registered Professional Engineer in NJ is a must or the ability to obtain NJ license by reciprocity in six months ? PMP and CME certifications are a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
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Senior engineering manager job description example 3
Google senior engineering manager job description
Minimum qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
+ 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, JavaScript).
+ 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing strategic projects, with 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
+ 5 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
+ 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
+ Experience building APIs, Frameworks, and platform capabilities that enable other products, services, or businesses to exist.
+ Experience with core android components.
+ Experience with OpenXR and OpenXR Extensions.
As an Engineering Manager, you will manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop the team. You will bring interest and expertise in designing, building, and optimizing operating systems software for innovative immersive devices. Your interests will span the entire operating systems stack: boot loaders, kernels, IPC mechanisms, device drivers, graphics, window composition, cameras and sensors, application frameworks, etc.
You will contribute directly to product and technical strategy, and guide, grow, and develop the team to successfully execute on that strategy in the context of our broad, complex, and long-term ambitions for Augmented Reality (AR).
Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.
The Google Augmented Reality team is a diverse group of experts tasked with building the foundations for great immersive computing and building helpful, delightful user experiences. We're focused on making immersive computing accessible to billions of people through mobile devices, and our scope continues to grow and evolve.
Additional Information
(Colorado only*) Minimum full-time salary range between $245,000 - $263,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. *Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.
+ Lead and grow a team of software engineers responsible for one or more areas on the Augmented Reality team.
+ Guide and vet systems designs to solve ambiguous problems. Review design documents and code written by other engineers and provide feedback and contribute directly through designs and code.
+ Drive cross-functional efforts that involve teams across Google to solve hard problems that span technical, organizational, and societal dimensions.
+ Help individual engineers make better, faster decisions by contextualizing their work and making sure they're well-connected to partner/customer teams.
+ Mentor and train team members on design techniques, coding standards, debugging complex systems, and engineering best practices.
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
+ 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, JavaScript).
+ 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing strategic projects, with 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
+ 5 years of experience with embedded operating systems.
+ 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
+ Experience building APIs, Frameworks, and platform capabilities that enable other products, services, or businesses to exist.
+ Experience with core android components.
+ Experience with OpenXR and OpenXR Extensions.
As an Engineering Manager, you will manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop the team. You will bring interest and expertise in designing, building, and optimizing operating systems software for innovative immersive devices. Your interests will span the entire operating systems stack: boot loaders, kernels, IPC mechanisms, device drivers, graphics, window composition, cameras and sensors, application frameworks, etc.
You will contribute directly to product and technical strategy, and guide, grow, and develop the team to successfully execute on that strategy in the context of our broad, complex, and long-term ambitions for Augmented Reality (AR).
Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.
The Google Augmented Reality team is a diverse group of experts tasked with building the foundations for great immersive computing and building helpful, delightful user experiences. We're focused on making immersive computing accessible to billions of people through mobile devices, and our scope continues to grow and evolve.
Additional Information
(Colorado only*) Minimum full-time salary range between $245,000 - $263,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. *Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.
+ Lead and grow a team of software engineers responsible for one or more areas on the Augmented Reality team.
+ Guide and vet systems designs to solve ambiguous problems. Review design documents and code written by other engineers and provide feedback and contribute directly through designs and code.
+ Drive cross-functional efforts that involve teams across Google to solve hard problems that span technical, organizational, and societal dimensions.
+ Help individual engineers make better, faster decisions by contextualizing their work and making sure they're well-connected to partner/customer teams.
+ Mentor and train team members on design techniques, coding standards, debugging complex systems, and engineering best practices.
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Updated March 14, 2024