Director of Engineering (US based - Remote)

Open to candidates based in the United States. Preference for the Rockville, MD area; fully remote within the US will be considered.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team and drive innovation across client and internal projects. This role is integral to our organization’s success, requiring a visionary leader who can align engineering initiatives with business objectives, mentor a diverse and talented team, and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of engineering leadership, exceptional technical expertise, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a strategic impact, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the engineering department.

• Advocate for and implement efficient and innovative engineering solutions for clients.

• Manage the engineering team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.

• Foster a collaborative and inspiring environment within the team.

• Coordinate with other department leaders to align engineering projects with business goals.

• Ensure all engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s specifications.

• Define key performance indicators for team productivity, project/product delivery and quality

• Establish and maintain some mechanism for feedback

• Ensuring that feedback is addressed in a timely manner.

• Apply quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality engineering services.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, utilizing this knowledge to improve services.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

• Keep overall team utilization and billability to target specified

• Come up with and implement an action plan if numbers aren’t to target

• Ensure the team is trained to handle the needs of the market

• Ensure the team is cross-trained so they are more likely to be kept utilized.

• Review and Identify project risks for client projects and internal initiatives.

• Mentor and grow managers from within the team

• Hire new managers, QAs, developers and other staff where needed.

• Interview new team members where needed

• Capable of stepping into projects as needed to resolve blockers

• Prevent the formation of knowledge silos

• Improve/Maintain interdepartmental collaboration.

• Work with the R&D team on internal initiatives and manage the delivery of those initiatives

• Determine and ensure that the needs of the engineering team in general are met

• Be a sounding board for team members where necessary for technical and non-technical issues

• Ensure teams are not being overallocated and attempt to mitigate burnout

• Assess upcoming projects and impact on the current team

• Assess team composition vs the needs of the organization

• Resolve shortcomings within the team

• Balance resources between internal initiatives with external client work

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to excellence and continued professional development.
• 2+ years of development experience at some point during the career.
• Familiarity with bash scripting, Java, Jenkins, and DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Worked with salesforce
• Worked in consulting firms

All our positions are Remote and are available as Full Time Employment or B2B Contracts