Senior Manager of Engineering

Company Description

At Xplor, we help businesses thrive by making life simple for daily activities with a recurring nature. We do that by offering smart software, payments, and commerce-enabling solutions across five "everyday life" verticals: Education, Health and Fitness, Boutique Wellness, Field Services and Personal Services

In the technology team, we have more than 450 colleagues working in offices and remotely around the world, building the first global platform to integrate software, payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help business succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Engineering to join our FieldEdge team within our FieldServices Product portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will lead and inspire our engineering department, driving innovation and excellence in our projects and processes.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering team, aligning department goals with overall organizational objectives
• Oversee multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget adherence
• Develop and implement engineering processes, methodologies, and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and capacity planning for the engineering department
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain the company's competitive edge
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
• Represent the engineering department in executive-level meetings and decision-making processes
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and tools to improve engineering capabilities and outcomes

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools, including CAD and PLM systems
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and industry standards
• Experience with budget management and financial planning in an engineering context
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in the engineering field
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Additional Information

What does it mean to work for Xplor?

Our four core values - Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose and Create lasting communities - are key to who we are and guide us from how we hire to how we recognise our team members.

Life at Xplor

You’ll be part of a global network of talented colleagues who support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed. 

Some of the perks of working with us: 

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary career
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

The average base salary pay range for this role is between $160,000 -170,000

May be considered for a discretionary bonus 

More about us 

We're the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments, and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing ‘everyday life’ verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payments processing platform. Xplor Technologies serves over 106,000 customers that processed over $37 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2023.

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorized to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don't send your application via email.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers. 

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process www.xplortechnologies.com/recruitment-faqs.

EEO and Artificial Intelligence

Please note that we do not exclusively rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when making hiring, promotion or any other employment decisions. We don’t have any AI tools in place that are capable of making these kinds of hiring decisions for us.

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. All Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Xplor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Xplor will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us via [email protected]. 

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