BayOne - Director - Engineering

Position Overview:

- We are looking for a Director of Engineering to manage and expand our office in Gurugram.

- In this position, you will be responsible for managing teams, leading critical technical initiatives, and cultivating a customer-centric culture.

- You will ensure seamless collaboration across departments, uphold rigorous security standards, spearhead talent acquisition, manage vendor partnerships, and work closely with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development:

- Foster high-performing, motivated engineering teams by cultivating a growth-oriented, collaborative, and supportive environment.

- Prioritize the professional development of team members.

- Driving Technical Excellence & Innovation: Lead key technical initiatives in collaboration with the global engineering leadership.

- Highlight and showcase the team's achievements within the global organization.

- Help architecting and reviewing technical solutions, actively participating in the RFP process to craft compelling proposals.

- Develop & grow Centers of Excellence (COEs) ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.

Customer-Centric Approach:

- Collaborate with product and customer-facing teams to deliver impactful solutions tailored to customer needs.

- Embed a customer-first mindset across all levels of the organization.

Operational Effectiveness:

- Oversee day-to-day operations, emphasizing timely, high-quality execution.

- Establish performance metrics and ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds expectations.

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

- Partner with the People & Talent team to attract, hire, and retain top engineering professionals.

- Provide opportunities for career growth to nurture and retain talent.

Vendor and Partner Management:

- Oversee relationships with external vendors and partners.

- Ability to collaborate seamlessly with global teams across multiple time zones.

Experience Required:

Experience:

- A minimum of 15 years in engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director of Engineering or Senior Engineering Manager), preferably within Product engineering or Services industry.

Technical Expertise:

- Deep knowledge of software engineering and leading teams for Java, Mobility, Devops, Automation, architecture, and distributed systems.

- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), API development, data security, and scaling complex engineering systems.

Leadership Skills:

- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.

- Committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.

Customer-Centric Mindset:

- Strong focus on delivering solutions tailored to customer needs, with the ability to gather and integrate customer insights into engineering practices.

Execution Excellence:

- Proven track record of managing complex technical projects involving multiple stakeholders, from ideation to delivery, utilizing Agile methodologies.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

- Extensive experience in managing external vendors and stakeholders, with strong negotiation skills and a focus on vendor performance optimization.

Communication Skills:

- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders across global organizations