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

Software Development

Team Leadership

Client Management

Product Strategy

Agile Methodologies

Engineering Management

Digital Products

Cloud Engineering

QA Engineering

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