Engineering Manager CPG&MFG RELEX Plan
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RELEX Solutions creates cutting-edge optimization software to help retailers and consumer brands drive profitable growth. With growth comes opportunities, and we embrace both. Within our platforms, our teams are driving change, working with international colleagues and the latest tech stack to develop solutions that transform into a pioneering end product; it’s tangible, impactful and sustainable – for our customers and the world.
Our Technology Team
Our Technology team enjoy a challenge. They’re hungry to learn, and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They create high-quality scalable code (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!) Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product.
We are now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Manufacturing UI team. The team turns complex manufacturing challenges into simple, intuitive user experiences. By combining modern engineering with smart design, we build interfaces that make data and optimization tools clear, actionable, and impactful.
We focus on delivering innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive measurable value for our clients.
Join us as an Engineering Manager, and this is some of what you’ll be doing:
- Team Leadership & Management: Accountable for the team’s results and success, ensuring a safe, diverse, and collaborative work environment. Provide line management, support career growth, and ensure the team possesses the necessary skills.
- Roadmap & Backlog Planning: Collaborate with key stakeholders to incorporate technical improvements into the product roadmap. Balance planned and reactive work, ensuring the backlog is well-maintained.
- Dependency Management: Coordinate with other teams to manage dependencies and keep external parties informed of any surprises in the team’s backlog.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Engineering Director, other Engineering managers and Product Manager to align on customer needs, backlog refinement, and prioritization. Represent the team within the wider organization and maintain open communication channels.
- Team Enablement: Foster effective teamwork by ensuring clear internal communication, addressing dependencies, and facilitating problem-solving. Create realistic plans and enable that team is able to break down epics into workable tasks.
- Technical Excellence: Work with Technical Architects and tech principals to adopt best practices and explore new tools. Ensure the maintainability, operability, security, and profitability of the team’s solutions.
- Documentation: Ensure that both customer-facing and technical documentation are up-to-date together with team.
We’re looking for:
- Strong delegation and leadership skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Ability to quickly grasp business domains and understand customers.
- Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams, including remote team members.
- Ability to grow and motivate the team members to grow in their roles
- Experience in backlog management and roadmap planning.
- Technical background and understanding, though not necessarily the most senior technical expert.
- Excellent communication skills to represent the team, capable of motivating and inspiring them, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and with various stakeholders.
- Fluent English communication skills.
What we consider as an advantage:
- Experience in manufacturing or retail domains.
- Hands-on experience with frontend technologies such as React and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks like Cypress.
As part of a truly international team, you’ll collaborate across time zones and cultures, driving innovation and achieving shared success. Our Product & Technology hubs are in Finland, Sweden, Lisbon, the UK, and the US, fostering global collaboration. Our modern approach ensures that work is meaningful, inclusive, and impactful, no matter where you are.
Our employees deserve fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. We actively listen to our community to continuously improve our offerings, ensuring they remain relevant and valuable as we design and update them.
Key Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life integration.
- Comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and clear career pathways.
- Generous leave policies, including parental leave and paid time off, supporting both personal and professional priorities.
Life at RELEX
Life at RELEX is defined by collaboration, respect, and flexibility. We believe in fostering a work environment where innovation thrives and everyone feels valued. Our teams work together to solve meaningful challenges, creating an inclusive culture that supports professional and personal growth. Whether you’re engaging with colleagues across the globe or finding your own work-life balance, life at RELEX is about making a difference while enjoying the journey. What difference will you make?
Apply today and become a part of RELEX!
Note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.
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