Director, Engineering (Marketing Services) at WillowTree

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital Marketing, Technology, Consulting, TelecommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

Recent and significant experience with software development and delivery process, including solutions and challenges/risks across multiple technologies such as front-end web, backend services, and/or testing

Responsibilities

Provide technical and engineering leadership to WillowTree teammates to guide decisions, envision long-term strategy, and plan product roadmaps for clients
Lead teams, individuals, and projects to successfully execute and deliver high-quality products that exceed the needs of our Fortune 500 clients and their users
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and contribute to business development (including estimations, proposals, and pitches) to acquire and grow future partnerships
Coach project-level leadership to align and optimize technical, product, business, and team goals (i.e., finding the right amount of balance when priorities compete)
Coach project leaders to successfully navigate challenges, minimize friction, and instill confidence in our clients through successful execution
Simplify complexity and cut through noise to drive teams forward
Serve as a point of leadership escalation for clients and teams
Facilitate information sharing and collaboration across business units to solve problems, plan resources and allocation, and execute overarching organizational strategy and goals
Conduct deep dives with teams starting new projects
Assist teams during major launches, while cultivating an atmosphere of autonomy and innovation
Contribute to hiring and retention activities, thought leadership, and estimation and allocation
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineering managers, including professional development, career growth, performance management, retention, promotions, compensation decisions, reviews, coaching improvement plans, and more
Build self-sufficient project teams leveraging skills and minimizing gaps, while balancing growth opportunities and client needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software DevelopmentTeam LeadershipClient ManagementProduct StrategyAgile MethodologiesEngineering ManagementDigital ProductsCloud EngineeringAIQA Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and flexibility for this role?

The role requires a hybrid in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and can be located in Boston, MA, Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, or Durham, NC.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills and experiences needed for this role?

The role requires technical and engineering leadership, software development knowledge, team leadership, client management, and product strategy expertise.

What is the company culture like for this position?

The company emphasizes a people-first culture with deep collaboration, engagement, inclusion, and agile thinking.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Engineering role?

Strong candidates will have experience providing technical leadership, leading teams to deliver high-quality products for Fortune 500 clients, building client relationships, and coaching project leaders.

WillowTree

Mobile app and web development services

About WillowTree

WillowTree helps clients leverage mobile technologies by guiding them from the initial strategy phase to the launch of mobile products. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including app development, web development, and digital product design, ensuring that all recommendations are grounded in practical build costs and timelines. WillowTree's team is equipped to handle every stage of product development, from strategy and design to testing and growth. Unlike many competitors, WillowTree focuses on a holistic approach that combines strategic insight with technical expertise, serving high-profile clients like 21st Century Fox and PepsiCo. The goal of WillowTree is to empower businesses to fully realize the potential of mobile technology in their operations.

Charlottesville, VirginiaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Consumer Software, DesignIndustries

501-1,000Employees