Manager, Engineering

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Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.

-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
** Position Summary
** This role will be pivotal in supporting the Director of Engineering in advancing the company’s mission of delivering secure, reliable, and innovative software solutions for government clients. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, a commitment to fostering team growth, and have at least 5 years of experience managing technical teams in a fast-paced, Agile environment. This role is responsible for leading and developing high-performing technical teams, ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical projects, and aligning team execution with organizational objectives.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead, mentor, and develop technical teams to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. This involves proactive leadership, mentorship, and career development for all team members.
* Oversee team operations and project delivery, managing day-to-day team operations such as project planning, prioritization, and execution. Ensure timely, high-quality, and secure outcomes that align with business goals.
* Act as a force multiplier by accelerating engineering velocity by proactively identifying and removing roadblocks, optimizing team workflows, and championing Agile and Dev Ops best practices to maximize engineering velocity and product quality.
* Ensure transparent and effective communication within the team and across the organization to facilitate stakeholder alignment. This involves translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and aligning technical efforts with strategic business objectives.
* Drive technical excellence and continuous improvement by actively participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and brainstorming sessions. This fosters technical quality, encourages innovation, and ensures the continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.
* Recruit, onboard, and retain top technical talent to build a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team.
* Monitor performance and support professional growth by tracking individual and team performance, providing timely and constructive feedback, and implementing growth plans to drive ongoing improvement.
* Stay informed on industry trends and innovations by continuously monitoring emerging technologies. Advocate for the adoption of relevant innovations to keep the team and products ahead of the curve.
** Qualifications & Experience
*** Exceptional people management and mentoring skills, coupled with a proven track record of building, inspiring, and leading high-performing engineering teams.
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years of experience managing technical teams. Demonstrated success in managing technical teams and delivering complex software projects on time…