Manager, Engineering

Upbound Group • Plano, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager is a key engineering leader who partners closely with Product Management and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver customer‑focused software solutions and measurable business outcomes. This role owns engineering execution for product initiatives, translating product strategy and priorities into clear, measurable delivery plans while providing strong technical direction, ensuring quality and non‑functional requirements, and driving release readiness and production excellence. The Engineering Manager leads cross‑team collaboration to balance speed, quality, and sustainability, continuously improving outcomes based on product and operational metrics. As the direct manager of engineers, this role hires and develops talent, provides ongoing coaching and performance feedback, supports career growth, and builds a high‑performing, product‑driven engineering team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience leading in an engineering or technology capacity
• Considerable experience mentoring and guiding software developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with strong ownership, urgency, and a bias for execution.

Responsibilities

• Engineering governance, standards, and operating model
• Capacity, staffing, and delivery planning
• Agile execution leadership (planning through delivery)
• Technical leadership and solution accountability
• Non-functional requirements, quality, and release readiness
• Production excellence and continuous improvement
• Leadership for the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees