Interim Engineering Manager

We are looking for an experienced Engineering manager to be responsible for building and leading high-performing team(s) that consistently delivers measurable business impact through technical excellence, strong collaboration, operational and strategic execution. They foster a culture of innovation, ownership (“you build it, you run it, you fix it”), and continuous improvement, ensuring the team delivers their mission. Tasks in the role: An Engineering Manager has a diverse set of responsibilities that blend team management, technical leadership, and strategic execution. Here are some specific tasks an Engineering Manager typically handles: • People management • Lead and support team members to achieve goals and foster development • Manage recruitment, coaching, performance reviews, and employee well-being • Drive efficient ways of working and continuous improvement • Foster a positive, value-driven team culture • Ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment Delivery and outcomes: • Ensure the team consistently meets committed delivery goals by closely monitoring progress, proactively mitigating issues, and collaborating with key stakeholders • Align team efforts with company objectives and stakeholder expectations and ensure that clear feedback on efforts is possible since success is measured by results and not effort alone • Expertise in agile methodologies and iterative development to ensure that the team can deliver business value incrementally and regularly • Ensure focus and feedback at all times • Ensure the team adheres to the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) process, guiding them through all product phases – discovery, delivery and operate • Accountable for product quality and engineering efficiency, including incident management, security, updates, performance optimization, and scalability. Also track and manage technical debt, plan for deprecations, and ensure documentation is maintained. Technical Excellence & ways of working: • Good understanding of relevant technologies and systems to be able to give input and coach their team throughout the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) process • Strong technical and business understanding for the product domains the team works with to be able to identify which decisions can be delegated to the team and which cannot • Good understanding of the company´s business domains and technical ecosystem to help the team identify dependencies and ensure that the right stakeholders are involved • Ensure that the team has the necessary technical competence by identifying coaching and learning needs, driving continuous improvements, and continuously improving ways of working (e.g., agile, lifecycle management) • Optimize processes to improve overall team performance, ensuring both speed and technical quality in deliverables Key collaborations: • Work closely with Product Managers, fellow Engineering Managers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that there is clarity and clear mandates and when there is a lack of clarity and that action is taken to move forward even when all details are not known Budget & Resource Management: • Oversee all aspects of team budget planning and execution, including expense approvals, forecasting, and resource allocation to support both initiatives needs and team activities • Has a good understanding of what drives costs outside of the team’s budget and can guide efforts to ensure good cost optimization practices and design for the whole Profile experience: • University education (Must) • Swedish and English (Advanced on business level both verbally and in writing) (Must) • Level 4 - Broad and/or Deep Professional work experience (4 - 8 years) • Previous experience from the financial sector (Nice to have) • Good people-management skills • Hands-on experience in leading development teams using modern methodologies (such as AWS and a DevOps mindset) About the assignment: • Lead three teams, one in Stockholm and two in Malmö, which teams to support may vary over time • Location: in Skåne – preferably near Malmö • On site hybrid solution 60/40 • Duration and allocation: Minimum 6 months, 100% • Start: As soon as possible To apply for the role, click “Apply now” and attach your CV. Please note that we are unable to accept applications via email. In the consulting world, things move quickly, so the position may be filled before the final application date. Therefore, don’t wait to submit your application.