Engineering Manager

<h3>About the Role</h3> <p>We are looking for a skilled and empathetic <strong>Engineering Team Manager</strong> to lead one of our high-impact <strong>platform teams</strong> at Emplifi. These teams work on solving the most challenging engineering problems and building scalable, reliable core platforms that empower product teams to deliver features with speed and confidence.</p> <p>As a leader, you will play an important role in shaping team culture, mentoring engineers, and driving agile delivery across initiatives that matter. You will champion engineering excellence while fostering an environment where creativity, curiosity, and collaboration thrive.</p> <p>You won’t be doing it alone—you will join a fun, sharp, and supportive group of tech leaders who love solving hard problems together. If you are excited about building great tech and great teams, we would love to meet you.</p> <p><em>We’re looking for candidates already living in the Czech Republic with a valid work permit, as we’re unable to provide relocation support for this role.</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3>What You’ll Do Here</h3> <p><strong>Leadership &amp; Agile Delivery</strong></p> <ul> <li>Implement agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li> <li>Ensure close collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders.</li> <li>Create a supportive, psychologically safe team environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Development &amp; Coaching</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct regular 1:1s and performance conversations.</li> <li>Set growth goals and mentor engineers through career development.</li> <li>Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making, guiding the team through challenges.</li> <li>Support hiring processes and ensure smooth onboarding of new team members.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with product managers, designers, and platform teams to ensure alignment.</li> <li>Participate in the engineering leadership team to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Drive and contribute to cross-team initiatives and shared goals.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Delivery &amp; Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own team capacity planning, execution, and delivery predictability.</li> <li>Ensure the team delivers high-quality solutions that align with our product and engineering vision.</li> <li>Track and report on delivery health, team KPIs, and improvement plans.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Culture &amp; Conflict Resolution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead by example to foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.</li> <li>Address team conflicts with empathy and resolve issues constructively.</li> <li>Promote transparency in communication, planning, and progress tracking.</li> </ul> <h3>What Success Looks Like</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Team Health:</strong> Strong engagement, low attrition, and healthy team dynamics.</li> <li><strong>Leadership Impact:</strong> Recognized as a leadership role model and agile champion.</li> <li><strong>Execution:</strong> Projects delivered on time and to quality expectations; predictable velocity.</li> <li><strong>Coaching:</strong> Growth of individuals and a high-performing team through effective mentorship.</li> <li><strong>Communication:</strong> Transparent updates and alignment across teams and stakeholders.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Trusted partner in cross-functional and strategic initiatives.</li> </ul> <h3>What You'll Bring to Us</h3> <ul> <li>Proven experience managing engineering teams in an agile environment.</li> <li>Strong understanding of software development life cycles, agile methodologies, and engineering practices.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Experience in coaching and mentoring individuals and teams.</li> <li>Ability to manage team delivery, capacity, and prioritization in alignment with business needs.</li> <li>Passion for building inclusive, collaborative, and empowered teams.</li> </ul> <h3>Why Join Us</h3> <p>You’ll be part of a company that values leadership, ownership, and empathy. We invest in our people, support career growth, and encourage bold ideas that move the organization forward. If you care about people as much as code, we’d love to meet you.<br/><br/></p> <h3>What We Offer</h3> <ul> <li>Unlimited Vacation, 3 sick days, home office</li> <li>Internal tech talks, Udemy courses, and workshops</li> <li>Maternity and Parental Benefit</li> <li>Meetups &amp; conferences</li> <li>Multisport card</li> <li>Agile and open-minded culture, with high levels of trust and flexibility </li> <li>Possibility to learn new and cutting-edge technologies in an environment that encourages new ideas</li> <li>Possibility to work from offices in Prague (Karlin), Brno (Impact Hub), Pilsen (Roudná)</li> <li>Chance to compete in a ping-pong tournament or to enjoy table football, <span id="b2211e19-5899-4733-a3a3-b4f6cb70ad8e">Playstation</span>, Ergonomic exe