Engineering Manager/Project Manager - Online/Internet

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for all aspects of the company's engineering activities. The Engineering manager will focus on the structuring and operation of the engineering function as a cohesive unit; the conceptualising and day-to- day management of simultaneous projects; delivering manufacturable designs to agreed specifications within time and budget constraints, and the fostering of innovative solutions to customer needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a key member of the management team that sets the company's strategic direction.

- Develop strategic planning for the direction and control of product development activities.

- Partner with Technology and Innovation for development of unique designs and solutions for experimenting, proof of concept and absorption of new designs and technologies.

- Develop engineering and design capabilities with investments in people, processes and tools.

- Partner with projects and services organisation for optimal design and engineering solutions for project execution

- Formulate long-term objectives and standards of performance for the department.

- Assure that department achieves objectives and project completion within budget and time frame.

- Be a student of current industry trends, ensuring that the company maintains and expands its technology leadership position.

- Motivate staff and provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management, recognising the role as that of manager and support resource / mentor.

- Experience in developing/running women centric product/organization would be an added advantage.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 10+ years of industry engineering experience

SKILLS:

Demonstrated team building and leadership skills.

- Experience in B2C (both mobile and web)

- Out of the box thinker

- Manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.

- Strong relationship management, strategy development, project management, problem solving and change management skills.

- Professional and positive approach, self motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.

- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

- Business related computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.