Engineering Director

ABOUT CLIENT

Our client is a big fintech company from Japan

JOB DESCRIPTION

Managing team development efforts towards successful iterative project delivery
Ensuring appropriate procedures and processes are followed for on-time project delivery
Monitoring and evaluating projects and tasks for delivery commitments and maintaining transparent communication on impediments or risks
Refining requirements and translating them into functional specs
Collaborating with stakeholders to collect and document project requirements, development of user stories, estimates, and delivery schedules
Defining and enforcing well-defined processes and standards to ensure quality in all tasks and documentation
Leading and managing multiple engineering teams and departments, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination
Setting clear goals and objectives for the teams and providing guidance and support to achieve them
Fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization
Recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent to build high-performing teams
Coaching team members to help them grow and advance in their careers
Delivering training programs and initiatives to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of the engineering team
Establishing a vision and a career roadmap for technical engineering aligned with business needs
Aligning engineering initiatives with the overall strategic goals
Developing and executing engineering strategies to drive product innovation and ensure the successful delivery of projects
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth execution of engineering projects
Collaborating with internal stakeholders, such as product managers and business leaders, to understand their requirements
Communicating effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and opportunities
Implementing and improving engineering processes and methodologies to optimize efficiency and productivity
Building engineering experiences through enhancing the technical interview process and engineering onboarding programs
Driving the adoption of best practices and industry standards within the engineering organization
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and effectively

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Information System
Proficiency in English
10+ years of experience in managing web project or product development
4+ years of experience with people management and stakeholder management
Experience in leading an engineer team (direct or indirect) of 20+ members
Ability to adapt to large, complex, and frequent changes to respond to evolving market demands
Advocacy for diversity and inclusion within the organization
Strategic networking and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
Design and implementation of risk management strategies for high-risk initiatives
Demonstrated strategic thinking and influence over organizational direction
Experience working at a similar level in an IT firm
Holding professional certification in management, such as PMP, PgMP, CSM, PMI-ACP
Experience in managing/developing BtoB applications
Fluency in Japanese (N1/N2) is a plus

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Benefits for Employees:
Employees have the flexibility to work two days in the office and three days from home
Work hours are flexible, with the option to start between 8AM-9AM from Monday to Friday
Full salary during the probation period
Eligibility for various insurance benefits, including social, health, and unemployment insurance, as well as private health and accident insurance
Additional perks such as a 13th-month salary, 16-24 paid days off, and paternity leave
Opportunities for annual company trips, quarterly team building activities, and participation in billiards and running clubs
Access to an annual health check and well-equipped facilities, including a MacBook Pro and additional monitor
Career Growth and Development Support:
Clearly defined career paths for employees
Sponsorship for foreign language and international technology-related certifications
Access to both internal and external training courses, soft-skill workshops, and tech seminars
Recognition awards and biannual performance and salary reviews (in June and December)

CONTACT

PEGASI – IT Recruitment Consultancy | Email: recruit@pegasi.com.vn | Tel: +84 28 3622 8666
We are PEGASI – IT Recruitment Consultancy in Vietnam. If you are looking for new opportunity for your career path, kindly visit our website www.pegasi.com.vn for your reference. Thank you!

Job Summary

Company Type:

Product, Fintech

Technical Skills:

Management

Location:

Ho Chi Minh - Viet Nam

Salary:

Negotiation

Job ID:

J01827

Status:

Active

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