Engineering Manager

We are looking for you, an Engineering Manager who wants to be a part of a global high-tech product company, and who will coach, empower, and engage our people!

About the position
As an Engineering Manager, you will be a part of our Engineering Management Team, working alongside our Director of Engineering, three other Engineering Managers, and lead roles in system architecture and SAFe/Scrum. The Engineering Management Team reports to our Director Engineering.

The Engineering department consists of about 50 engineers working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment within embedded systems, system software as well as windows applications and web services.

In your role, you'll lead a team of 8-16 individuals, who may come from different agile teams. Your overall responsibility will be to coach, empower and engage individuals and your teams to reach their highest potential and to maximize customer value. This includes managing performance evaluations, setting expectations, and administering compensation to foster personal growth and excellence in performance.

In this position, you will:

- Align, anchor and execute our strategy and roadmap.
Collaborate with managers and leaders (Product Managers, Product Owners, System Architects) to optimize conditions for team and individual success.
Evaluate performance and administer compensation, benefits, promotions, and corrective actions.
Attract, develop, and retain the best talent for teams aligned with business strategy and emerging technologies.
Support teams and individuals with problem identification, root cause analysis, and decision-making, while effectively delegating and prioritizing tasks.
Lead by example, embodying and promoting company values and policies.
Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Promote strong collaboration between departments, teams, and individuals.
Manage change effectively within the organization.
Assist in product planning and execution (including SAFe/Scrum ceremonies and events).
Build partnerships with suppliers, consultants, partners, internal and external stakeholders.

We are seeking a visionary Engineering Manager who is deeply passionate about technology, software, and the growth of their team. Your mission will be to cultivate an environment where every member can thrive and contribute to our strategic objectives. With your innate ability to inspire and motivate, you'll empower your team to achieve their utmost potential. Your communication style is not only persuasive but also influential, guiding your team toward innovation and success.

We believe you have:

- An educational background in engineering and have been working with software development for at least 5 years.

- Transitioned into leading role and have had that role for at least 3 years.

- Been part of several changes that involved behavioral changes in the organization/team.

- Professional level of English and advanced level of Swedish is desirable.

- Experience in Scrum/SAFe environment is meritorious.

If you're ready to lead with passion and drive, we want you to join us in shaping the future of Kollmorgen!

About us
Kollmorgen Automation is a Regal Rexnord brand, and we have our headquarter in Mölndal, Sweden. The target is to provide world leading technology for the rapidly growing market of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Systems and Mobile Robots. An AGV system is a fleet of mobile robots that automatically transport goods in a network of fixed virtual roads, designed according to the specification of the site, e.g., a warehouse. The about 120 employees are working with product development, professional services, sales, marketing, and finance.

Some of the good things that we offer
Innovation Days every twelve weeks - a 24-hour event for the whole company to dig deeper, explore new areas and solve problems! 💡
Gym at the office filled with machines for strength and fitness that is always open and free to use for all our employees 👟
Free parking outside our office 🚗
Noise cancelling headphones and home office equipment (office chair, screens etc) 🎧
Career opportunities within the company - we have employees who have worked with us for many years in different roles and departments 🚀
Day of Caring - every year we take one day to clean the west coast beaches together 🗑️
6 weeks’ vacation! ☀️❄️
Work time reduction - it gives you around 7 extra days off per year
Collective agreement, occupational pension, wellness allowance

Apart from above, Kollmorgen is characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit where you get the opportunity to carry out your ideas with the help of the company's experts.

We focus on engagement and personal development as essential tools for our success. We give you the opportunity to work in an open environment where ideas and thoughts are lifted freely among colleagues.

Additional information
Full-time employment. 📍 Based in Mölndal, Sweden. We recruit based on our values and for us it is important that you continuously want to develop yourself together with us!

Selection takes place on an ongoing basis, so send your application as soon as possible. Welcome with your application!

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