Ovative Group

Ovative Group

Engineering Manager

Minneapolis, USA

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$132kDetected 25 days ago
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About the role

  • We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our rapidly growing product and engineering development team.
  • Our company specializes in enterprise-level media measurement and optimization across various industries.
  • In this role, you will take a leadership position within a cross-functional team responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining scalable software and data solutions to enhance performance, stability, and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Partner in sprint and interval planning with product and technical leaders to align goals, scope, timing, dependencies, and delivery readiness.
  • Support backlog refinement by helping ensure work entering delivery is clear, ready, and sized appropriately.
  • Lead the team's core delivery ceremonies and own the team's delivery rhythm, surfacing blockers, tradeoffs, and replanning needs early to keep work moving.
  • Provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and consistent support through 1:1s and day-to-day leadership.
  • Create stretch opportunities that help team members grow in ownership, versatility, and resilience while aligning to team and business needs.
  • Partner directly with Product Managers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to understand goals, clarify requirements, and translate work into actionable technical direction for the team.
  • Communicate status, risks, and key decisions clearly so the team is represented as a reliable and effective partner.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in computer science, software engineering, or another technical discipline
  • Experience leading high-performance team.
  • Experience and passion for leading and growing cross-functional technical team members in their personal development
  • Experience influencing and communicating with non-technical decision makers as a technical thought leader
  • Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java).
  • Familiarity with web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS), data manipulation (e.g., SQL), and version control systems (e.g., GitHub)
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Amazon Web Services, etc.)
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices/principles, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and the product development lifecycle
  • Experience leading and shaping Agile delivery practices
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe), with demonstrated ability to support and guide sprint planning and iterative delivery

Compensation

  • At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits.
  • The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus.
  • Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact.
  • For our Manager positions, our compensation ranges from $ 90,000 to $132,000, which is inclusive of a 2 0 % bonus.
  • Culture matters and we've been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it.
  • We demand trust and transparency from each other.

Benefits

  • We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.
  • Generous paid vacation policy
  • Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners
  • Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs

Company info

  • Culture matters and we've been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it.
  • We demand trust and transparency from each other.
  • We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off.
  • We're open in communication and floor plan.
  • We're flat - our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily.
  • Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.
  • Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive.
  • We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
  • Our policies reflect this commitment-for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.

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