Product Manager

Product Manager

At FlowFuse, an Engineering Manager is not just a lead to our team of engineers. An Engineering Manager is someone comfortable contributing to our codebase and can lead from the front, as well as guiding their engineering team to higher performance and faster innovation. Candidates aligned with Americas timezones must be willing to work ET hours.

We believe in running our engineering team like a sports team. You'll be responsible for fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and a relentless drive to win.

As an Engineering Manager, you'll be shaping our engineering culture and driving the execution of our product roadmap. You will :

• Coach and Develop Your Team : You'll be responsible for the growth and development of your engineers. This includes conducting regular one-on-ones, providing constructive feedback, identifying areas for improvement, managing performance, and creating opportunities for career advancement. You'll know your team's strengths and weaknesses and how to best utilize their talents.
• Drive Performance and Velocity : You'll do whatever is in your power to increase team performance and velocity. You'll establish clear goals and metrics, track progress, and implement strategies to help the team move faster and more efficiently without sacrificing quality. You will analyze the team's current performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize our development processes.
• Build a Winning Culture : You will cultivate a high-performance, results-oriented environment. This means fostering a sense of ownership, accountability, and a shared commitment to our goals.
• Strategize and Execute : You'll work closely with other stakeholders to translate business objectives into a clear technical roadmap. You will be responsible for the successful and timely delivery of user-valuable software.
• Lead from the Front : You're not afraid to get your hands dirty. You'll be expected to contribute to the codebase, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance to the team. Your technical expertise will be crucial in making architectural decisions and solving our most challenging problems.

Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need a blend of technical prowess and leadership skills. You should bring to the table :

90-Day Plan :

Familiarize yourself with FlowFuse's product vision, engineering strategy, and current roadmap.

Begin to analyze team performance metrics and identify potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement in velocity and quality. Set goals for expected improvements.

Lead the planning and execution of a significant feature or project, demonstrating effective project management and technical leadership.

Hiring Plan :