Product Engineering Manager (all genders)

Job Description

Industry: Software Development
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
Location: Norderstedt/Amstelveen/Bucharest (hybrid) Contract: Full time, indefinite Language: English (mandatory) Serrala is a global player in the financial software industry with nearly four decades of experience in empowering businesses to optimize their financial operations. Our core strength lies in our solutions that are designed to make financial processes easier, more efficient, and smarter. With a substantial client base of over 2,500 clients in over 70 countries worldwide, we have earned the trust of a diverse global community that trusts our innovation. If you’re curious to dive deeper and explore the work we do, we encourage you to take the next step by applying for a position with us! About the role: The role focuses on managing internal processes, aligning the product’s development with the company’s strategic goals, and ensuring that technical and (non) functional requirements are met. Your Day to Day: 1. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch, ensuring technical feasibility and continuous improvement. Define the guidelines to prioritize requirements. Collaborate with Scrum Masters to align product development timelines with technical execution. Continuous alignment and communication with stakeholders. Work closely with the Lead Software Engineer to translate technical specifications into actionable tasks and to ensure the technical soundness of solutions. 2. Technical Collaboration & Coordination: Act as the bridge between business needs and technical implementation, coordinating with engineering and design teams. Provide support in technical decision-making but rely on the Lead Software Engineer for detailed technical solutions and system architecture. Participate in solution design discussions, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and platform capabilities. Facilitate seamless execution by organizing requirements, monitoring progress, and resolving any issues arising from technical dependencies. 3. Execution & Delivery Excellence: Ensure the product is built in accordance with established technical and quality standards. Manage timelines and tasks in collaboration with the Scrum Master to ensure timely delivery of the product. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) post-launch to identify areas for product improvement. 4. Cross-functional Leadership: Lead the coordination of internal teams such as development, QA, and operations to ensure smooth product execution. Maintain strong alignment with internal stakeholders on product priorities, technical challenges, and business goals. Lead regular product and sprint reviews, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical execution. 5. Agile Development and Continuous Improvement: Participate in agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure the smooth flow of work within the team. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with technical teams, seeking feedback and incorporating lessons learned into the development process . Key Collaborations: Lead Software Engineer: Provides detailed technical guidance, designs solutions, and manages end-to-end testing and quality assurance. Scrum Master: Manages agile processes, ensuring the product team follows best practices in iterative development and delivery. Development Team: Ensures product development aligns with the technical roadmap and quality standards. Operational Teams: Seamless adoption by customer service and supporting teams and integration within the defined operational framework. Business Stakeholders: Aligns product objectives with overall business strategy, ensuring internal teams understand priorities and goals. What you need to excel in this role: Technical Understanding: Familiarity with the product’s technical architecture, though detailed implementation remains the responsibility of the Lead Software Engineer. Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively between technical and business-focused stakeholders. Collaboration: Works well with technical teams and business units to drive product success. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proactively identifies challenges and works with technical leaders to develop innovative solutions. Experience: 5+ years in product management or a similar role, with a focus on technology-driven products. Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of technical concepts related to software development, cloud infrastructure, and product lifecycle management. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Leadership: Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technical project. Why us? What unites us as Serralians across all borders is our passion for future-oriented software solutions and our shared values which are the foundation of our strong corporate culture and our innovative drive. At Serrala, our global teams are eager to evolve, advance, and innovate. We continuously improve the way we work with professional development at the core of what we do. With modern and flexible work environments, global and regional events, and a strong fostering of team spirit, we believe that together we can accomplish any challenge and move any mountain. [EEO Statement] We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate and support diversity by providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. [To all recruitment agencies] Serrala does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, Serrala employees or any other organization location. Serrala is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Show more Show less