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Engineering Manager

Whip AroundAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
On-site Full-time NZD 130K/yr - NZD 150K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:Proven experience leading engineering teams in a software development environment. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Experience in managing product delivery and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Technical proficiency in relevant engineering technologies and practices.

About the job

Founded in 2016, Whip Around emerged with a mission to assist freight companies in New Zealand in overcoming their reliance on paper-based compliance processes. Through our experiences working alongside some of the world's leading freight organizations, we recognized the significant time drain that paper management imposed on fleet managers daily. Within just a year, our innovative solutions captured the attention of the U. S. market, clearly addressing a critical need for businesses managing fleets. Today, Whip Around proudly serves customers across the United States and globally.

Our team culture is integral to our success, where personal development is valued equally alongside achieving company objectives. Our senior leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds from various successful global businesses, and we are committed to enhancing fleet management and compliance through simplicity and efficiency.

Our Core Values

At Whip Around, we are dedicated to embodying our core values in every aspect of our work. Joining us means becoming part of a culture focused on helping you realize your full potential. We are committed to our people!

  • Be the Best You
  • Be the Driver
  • Always Bring Value
  • Manaakitanga

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership:

  • Guide and mentor engineers and QA teams through consistent one-on-ones, coaching, and constructive feedback.
  • Facilitate career growth through development plans, performance conversations, and growth strategies.
  • Transform company and product objectives into clear team and individual goals using 15five.

Delivery Enablement:

  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
  • Identify and eliminate obstacles, actively supporting teams to sustain strong delivery velocity.
  • Balance project scope, quality, and timelines for sustainable execution across Product, Engineering, and Security roadmaps.
  • Actively participate in core Scrum practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, as needed to support the Product delivery team.

Product & Technical Partnership:

  • Work alongside Product and Design teams to align on priorities and delivery strategies.
  • Provide technical expertise to ensure sound engineering practices are followed.
  • Ensure engineering efforts yield meaningful impacts for products and customers.

Metrics & Reporting:

  • Monitor and report on key engineering and delivery metrics.
  • Deliver clear updates to stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and outcomes.

Collaboration & Culture:

  • Engage cross-functionally to eliminate blockers and enhance workflows.
  • Encourage a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About Whip Around

Whip Around is an innovative company dedicated to transforming fleet management through digital solutions that alleviate the burdens of paper-based compliance. With an emphasis on team culture and personal development, we empower our employees to achieve their best while addressing critical operational challenges faced by businesses worldwide.

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