About the Company: Our client is a purpose-driven SaaS company trusted by emergency response agencies worldwide. Known for its robust wildfire tracking and aviation software, the business is entering a high-growth phase — with strong demand, exciting new projects, and a leadership team committed to building a collaborative, delivery-focused culture.
About the Role: As Engineering Manager, you’ll lead two engineering squads (approx. 10 people) across Dunedin and Auckland. You’ll be responsible for project delivery, people leadership, and coaching teams to better execution and estimation practices. This is a hands-on management role — shaping how work flows, removing blockers, and creating clarity across stakeholders.
Skills & Experience: - 5+ years in software with 2–3 years in delivery-focused leadership
- Background in project delivery across React, C#, Postgres, and mobile
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills
- Experience working with enterprise bespoke software builds
- Agile delivery experience (Scrum/Kanban)
- Experience managing distributed or offshore teams a plus
- Familiarity with enterprise environments (e.g. telco, consulting, large SaaS)
Why Work Here? - Work on meaningful products used by emergency services worldwide
- Significant influence over delivery, tooling, and engineering practice
- Opportunity to step into a critical leadership role with executive visibility
- Awesome office on the Auckland waterfront
Ready to lead impactful engineering work that supports global emergency services? Apply now or contact dan@talent.army for more info.
