Lisbon, Portugal

Engineering Manager

About us 

Energy21, part of the SPARK group, is a leading technology company within the energy sector with a clear vision: creating a completely sustainable, transparent, and liquid energy market, driven by real-time data, AI and the latest technologies. Our technology, developed by some of the brightest minds in the energy sector, enables our clients to make better-informed decisions about their energy operations and drive the energy transition forward. 

From our offices in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Portugal and Paraguay, we work together with energy producers, suppliers, balancers, and industrial consumers across Northwest Europe. Join us in our exciting new growth phase as we scale our technology across Europe and play our part in making the energy sector more sustainable, one time series at a time. 

About the role 

As we are pivoting towards more standardization, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager / Agile Coach to lead operations and mentor our development team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This dual role combines technical leadership with a focus on Agile methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions and the professional growth of team members.  Responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with head of development, head of quality and product teams to define and prioritize software deliverables, balancing technical and business needs.   

• Manage planning, task distribution, execution and delivery of long-term projects and daily operation.  

• Act as a servant-leader and Agile advocate, ensuring the organization leverages Agile values and principles effectively 

About you 

We would like to add someone to the team with experience as an engineering manager and Agile coach, preferably in a scale up or fast changing environment. Ideally you have hands-on experience in the operational control of tech teams. Furthermore, you have 

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills  

• The ability to drive cultural change and influence at multiple levels of an organization,   

• A deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and hands-on experience with their implementation.   

• A strong technical background with knowledge of software development, architecture, and lifecycle processes. 

What we offer 

• A challenging position within an established name in the energy market; 

• Work in a dynamic, innovative organisation with ambitious growth targets; 

• Personal development opportunities in an inspirational environment; 

• Free mental health support access 

• Attractive primary and secondary conditions; 

• Experienced colleagues in Lisbon and the possibility to work from time to time in our office in The Netherlands. 

Interested? Apply below! 

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