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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementSoftware DeliveryCross-functional Team ManagementTechnical LeadershipDigital Product DevelopmentAgile ProcessesClient Stakeholder Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and flexibility for this Engineering Manager 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 is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities that show the required skills for this role?

Key responsibilities include managing a team of Software Engineers with coaching and feedback, owning delivery of secure and scalable digital products, collaborating in an agile environment, and communicating complex technical problems to stakeholders.

What is the company culture like at WillowTree?

WillowTree emphasizes a deep culture of collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on user-centric design, innovation, and creating long-term client partnerships.

What should I include in my application to stand out for this role?

Reflect on your experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion through work, team collaboration, or mentorship in your cover letter, as the company values candidates who prioritize these areas.

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