Manager, Engineering at WillowTree

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Consulting, Digital ProductsIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building digital products, and at least 2 years leading a team
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, Agile techniques for managing work, pairing mobbing, and shift left testing
  • Demonstrated empathy, experience, and confidence managing software projects with complex scope and with multiple external/client executive stakeholders
  • Blend together business, user experience, and software project management acumen
  • Have a mindset of motivating clients and 3rd party counterparts to be collaborative partners
  • Professional or personal experience utilizing AI tools
  • Value diversity and inclusion through work, team collaboration, or mentorship (reflected in cover letter)
  • Ability to maintain in-office presence in a hybrid capacity (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) in Boston, MA, Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, or Durham, NC
  • Willingness to visit clients, up to 1-3 days per month, particularly during kickoff or launch periods

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and communicate with teams and clients to deliver software in an agile environment
  • Manage a team of Software Engineers building digital projects, providing regular growth opportunities through goal-setting, coaching, and feedback
  • Own delivery of digital products, ensuring durable, secure, scalable, and thoroughly tested code
  • Simplify and communicate about complex problems around technology, business process, user experience, and development tasks with a variety of external and internal stakeholders
  • Regularly stay current on new technologies, technical approaches, and managerial techniques

Skills

Engineering Management
Software Delivery
Cross-functional Team Management
Technical Leadership
Digital Product Development
Agile Processes
Client Stakeholder Management

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Share Purchase Plan

Risks

Increased competition in digital consultancy may dilute WillowTree's market share.
Integration challenges with acquisitions like PoaTek and Maark LLC could cause inefficiencies.
Reliance on OpenAI's ChatGPT poses risks if licensing or technology changes.

Differentiation

WillowTree integrates enterprise-grade functionality with top-tier consumer UX in mobile apps.
The company has a strong portfolio with Fortune 500 clients like GE and PepsiCo.
WillowTree is recognized for its expertise in conversational AI and voice technology integration.

Upsides

Growing demand for mobile-first strategies boosts WillowTree's app development services.
Expansion in IoT market offers opportunities for connected device solutions.
Rising focus on UX design enhances customer satisfaction and retention.

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