Director of Engineering

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About Company : Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients. Publicis Re: Sources provides centralized technology solutions and business services, including IT Infrastructure, IT Applications, Marcel, Global Support Office, Financial Operations, Agency Financial Services, Legal, Procurement, Taxation, Real Estate, Global Mobility, Treasury, Office Services, and Risk Management. Location: Gurugram / Bengaluru (Hybrid) Job Description: About Team: You'll lead engineering teams responsible for: Content Optimizer : a suite of predictive intelligence tools, powered by generative AI and machine learning, enhances an e-commerce brand's performance on the digital shelf by providing retailer- and category-specific strategies to boost traffic and conversion rates. Relial Media enables brands to optimize their retail media campaigns on platforms like Amazon and Walmart.com by automating actions based on real-time digital shelf data, integrating digital shelf analytics with leading advertising automation technologies. Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of engineering leaders (including technical leads and Scrum Masters) and their respective teams, totaling 50 engineers. Define and implement engineering best practices, processes, and methodologies to ensure high-quality software development. Oversee the engineering project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance expectations. Identify and mitigate technical risks in projects and operations. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering team, and analyze them to guide decision-making. Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent to build and grow high-performing engineering teams. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes innovation, creativity, and professional development for engineers. Manage the engineering department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies, and evaluate their potential impact on the company. Lead and participate in architectural discussions to make sound technical decisions. Represent the engineering department in meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Support customer-facing teams in resolving technical issues. Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees, keeping everyone informed about engineering progress and potential risks. Qualifications: Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a senior management role. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams. Passion for using Generative AI and Data Science drives improved performance. Experience with large-scale data pipelines is a plus. Experience developing new products and infrastructure, either in small companies or within the context of larger organizations. A mix of start-up and bigger company experience is a plus. Strong understanding of the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC,) including Agile methodologies. Experience in developing and implementing engineering roadmaps and strategies, and OKRs planning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others. Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional development. Broad understanding of various cloud development technologies and industry trends for enterprise-scale, distributed systems. Passion for building innovative and high-quality software products. Ability to adapt to a changing environment, to stay focused and self-motivated Show more Show less