Engineering Manager

About The Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will be the key leader responsible for driving the technical execution and quality standards necessary for successful, on-time delivery. You will partner closely with Product Management to align the technical roadmap with business priorities. You will oversee project execution, set technical direction, and uphold rigorous quality and operational standards. Equally important, you will be responsible for attracting, nurturing, coaching, and retaining world‑class engineering talent.

You will define engineering standards and help build the strategic vision for our organization in a dynamic environment.

• Drive technical execution of the roadmap, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet high‑quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management to manage the technical roadmap, helping to balance feature development, technical debt, and operational stability.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for client and internal stakeholders, communicating progress, managing expectations, and mitigating technical risks to ensure project success.
• Be accountable for the quality of the team's deliverables and contribute to defining engineering quality standards and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural context to unblock the team and ensure scalable solutions.
• Attract, nurture, coach, and retain top engineering talent.
• Develop career progression plans and provide regular, real‑time feedback.
• Ensure continuous learning and development through valuable training opportunities.
• Help shape and execute the vision for the engineering organization.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Experience with Web and Native (iOS) applications.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Good knowledge of design and architectural patterns and development best practices.
• Proven success driving complex, cross‑functional engineering projects from concept to production.
• Strong technical judgment and the ability to challenge, guide, and mentor engineers on design and implementation.
• Experience in defining and implementing quality standards in engineering practices.
• Previous experience collaborating on highly distributed teams across multiple countries and time zones.

• Competitive compensation range of $—$ CAD, subject to individual qualifications and role requirements.
• Performance‑based bonuses and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Professional development stipend and paid training programs.
• Flexibility to work remotely with a return‑to‑office policy as described below.

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then‑current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4

Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise‑grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves among colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.