As the Engineering Director, I am entrusted with a pivotal leadership role, bearing the responsibility of ensuring the triumphant delivery of our cutting-edge software solutions.
I am fully accountable for crafting and executing a visionary and all-encompassing strategic plan, encompassing software and IT architecture. By assuming these responsibilities with unwavering commitment and astute decision-making, I aim to drive our organization towards unparalleled success.
Responsibilties:
As a leader, I strategically allocate resources and manage IT costs to ensure financial responsibility and accountability aligned with our evolving business priorities. I drive the development and execution of an impactful engineering strategy, encompassing methodologies, best practices, and emerging technologies, to steer our company towards overall success. Partner with Design, Analytics, and other product and platform teams across eBay to integrate and launch remarkable experiences Work closely with the senior management team to drive strategic decisions, and cross functional teams to define the product vision, strategy and roadmap The stability and reliability of our system landscape are of utmost importance. I ensure transparency and accountability through SLA agreements, standby organizations, and key performance indicators that measure stability. Talent management and fit are paramount in my role. This includes strategic hiring, team balancing, and providing training opportunities to enhance their expertise. By aligning engineering activities with our organizational vision and driving continual improvement, I foster a culture of transparency and shared understanding To ensure that engineering activities in my location consistently contribute to our company's goals and objectives, I maintain a close alignment with our organizational vision. I drive the implementation and adherence to IT strategies and guidelines within the engineering organization, fostering a culture of transparency and shared understanding. Continual improvement is a key focus of mine. I drive a culture of Kaizen, fostering a mindset of continuous learning and growth across all teams within my location. Additionally, I collaborate with HR to establish a strong IT employer brand, attracting and retaining top talent.
Key Tasks:
As a leader, I facilitate collaborative demand planning and prioritization, ensuring that our engineering efforts are aligned with the evolving needs of the business. I drive a business-driven engineering strategy, ensuring that our efforts are directly aligned with the overarching goals and objectives of the organization. By taking a holistic approach and considering the needs of different locations and domains, we achieve cross-location and cross-domain alignment, maximizing the synergies and efficiencies across our teams. Culture leadership is essential in my role. I inspire and guide our teams to embrace innovation, fostering a culture where creative ideas are valued, and continuous improvement is ingrained in our processes. By encouraging an environment that nurtures innovation, we stay ahead of the curve and drive meaningful change. I am dedicated to effective local tech management, overseeing the technological landscape. By staying informed about emerging technologies and trends, I ensure that our teams have access to the necessary resources and tools to excel in their work. Talent management and mentoring are of utmost importance to me. I actively engage in nurturing and developing our talented individuals, providing them with the guidance and support they need to thrive. By investing in their growth and providing mentoring opportunities, I cultivate a high-performing team that consistently delivers exceptional results. In summary, as a leader, I prioritize collaboration, agility, and alignment in our engineering efforts. Through culture leadership, effective tech management, and talent development, I create an environment where innovation thrives and our teams can excel in meeting the demands of our businessRequirements
Skills & Experience:
• Derive end to end technical strategy and discovery, owning critical initiatives across the spectrum working with selling and buying experiences, Payments, Shipping, Trust and Catalog teams.
• Passionate about and well-versed in the eCommerce space, able to formulate a strong view on what we need to build (and in what order) to make our buyers and sellers successful and achieve our business and strategic goals.
• Have a track record of independently leading complex consumer-facing online experiences, preferably relating to eCommerce and the retail space.
• Should be entrepreneurial, highly organized, co