Smiths Group
Security and detection solutions
EngineeringManager
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“Engineering Manager at Smiths Group. Skills: Leadership, Software development, Agile methodologies, Problem solving. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team. Conduct one-on-one sessions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver on commitments; Optimize overall business performance; Transfer digital technologies; Attainment of milestones and KPIs, on time and within budget
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting; Diagnosing; Problem resolution; Structured problem-solving techniques; Identify root causes; Implement sustainable solutions; Anticipate and mitigate potential issues; Balance short-term fixes with long-term improvements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years in software development, 2-3 years in a leadership role, Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Windows platforms, Software architecture, Design patterns, Agile methodologies, Problem-solving skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Matrix and stakeholder management skills, Working virtually in diverse teams, Make effective, timely decisions, Source and analyse critical information, Interact with cross functional teams, Work in an international and multi-cultural environment, Product development and engineering, Program hardware, software & product design development activities, Advanced process & development technology, Technical challenges within key markets, Effective communicator and leader, Make commitments and delivers on promises, Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, Effectively present information, Respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public, Execution focus and results-driven, Setting and communicating KPIs and targets, Adopting a routine planning and reporting, Executing in a disciplined and focused manner, Prioritizing effectively, Identifying root causes of issues, Developing pragmatic approaches to resolve these, Deploying the appropriate resources to act on these
Nice to Have
Digital preferred
What You'll Do.
Conduct one-on-one sessions
Provide constructive feedback
Cultivate an inclusive environment
Adapt leadership approaches
Promote psychological safety
Drive effective onboarding processes
Promote structured knowledge-sharing sessions
Foster a culture where expertise is shared
Leads and develops employees
Collaborates with Human Resources
Leverage resource capacity
Administers continuous performance review
Manage sprint planning
Manage delivery timelines
Ensure projects are delivered
Suggests and supports changes
Collaborates closely with product line teams
Adheres to digital development process
Adheres to product lifecycle process
Stay updated with emerging technologies
Drive process adherence
Drive process improvements
Champion a culture of innovation
Act as escalation point
Guide team in diagnosing
Help resolve problems efficiently
Apply structured problem-solving techniques
Implement sustainable solutions
Encourage a proactive mindset
Anticipate and mitigate potential issues
Balance short-term fixes
Balance long-term improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Foster professional growth and technical mastery; Build trust and cohesion within the team; Ensure collaboration across global or cross-functional teams; Encourage open dialogue, respectful debate, and constructive feedback; Ensure new team members gain knowledge; Promote pair programming and cross-training; Enable smooth transitions when responsibilities shift; Ensure continuity across projects; Build and develop capabilities; Deliver against product and technical roadmaps; Interact with cross functional teams in a matrix environment; Work in an international and multi-cultural environment
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Empathy; Active listening skills; Communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written); Effective communicator
Process & Methodology
Manage sprint planning, Task allocation, Delivery timelines, Identify risks, Resolve blockers, Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, Strive for 100% say-do ratio, Setting and communicating KPIs and targets, Adopting a routine planning and reporting, Executing in a disciplined and focused manner, Prioritizing effectively, Identifying root causes of issues, Developing pragmatic approaches to resolve these, Deploying the appropriate resources to act on these
Full Job Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Duties: Leadership, Mentorship & Cultural Awareness * Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 8-10 software engineers, fostering professional growth and technical mastery. * Conduct regular one-on-one sessions, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback. * Demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and active listening skills to build trust and cohesion within the team. * Cultivate an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and working styles. * Adapt leadership approaches to different cultural contexts, ensuring collaboration across global or cross-functional teams. * Promote psychological safety, encouraging open dialogue, respectful debate, and constructive feedback. Onboarding & Knowledge Transfer * Drive effective onboarding processes for new team members, ensuring they quickly gain the technical and domain knowledge needed to contribute successfully. * Promote structured knowledge-sharing sessions, pair programming, and cross-training to reduce single points of failure and build resilience within the team. * Foster a culture where expertise is openl
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