Engineering Manager

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY IN A NUTSHELL

You? An experienced leader who thrives in driving change and empowering teams to build exceptional native app experiences. You have experience from at least a couple of engineering manager or other leadership roles and a solid foundation as a manager and leader.

Role? Lead and inspire two core native app teams, shaping our platform's future and driving key experiences across our business verticals in our marketplaces.

Location? Oslo. Hybrid model - 2–3 days in the office, flexibility is key!

Why us? Be a key player in shaping our native app landscape, fostering a culture of innovation. Grow as a leader and make a real impact on millions of users across the Nordics.

Sounds like your cup of tea? Check out the details below!

WHO ARE YOU?

• You’re an experienced Engineering Manager, passionate about building high-performing teams.
• You have a proven track record of leading teams through change, fostering adaptability and alignment.
• You’re an excellent communicator, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• You have experience in building and managing native app platform systems or similar developer-facing products.
• You're an advocate for inclusive team culture and are passionate about continuous improvement.

WHAT’S THE JOB LIKE?

As an Engineering manager in the two teams, your main focus will be on:

• Leading two core native app teams: one focused on our native platform and one on horizontal experiences spanning our business verticals (Recommerce, Mobility, Jobs and Real Estate). The teams might vary in size over time but today there are 6 developers in each team.
• Partnering with product managers, aligning technical execution with product vision and balancing business needs with engineering goals.
• Collaborating with tech leads and designers within the native app teams to foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Working with staff and principal engineers to shape the future of our native platform.
• Building, coaching and guiding your team through the implementation of company strategies and changes.
• You and your teams will play a key role in ensuring the other product teams in our company can build their user facing solution using a solid and performant platform for our native apps and enable them to create great experiences across our business areas.

Colleagues

You will be part of the Brand Experience area's operational leadership group, working closely with the Product Director and Engineering Director. You will manage, mentor, and grow a team of developers with various frontend specialities. Close collaboration with designers, product management, staff, and principal engineers is key to success.

In Brand Experience we orchestrate a holistic experience in our beloved brands to make the verticals shine and show the way to seamless experiences across platforms and devices. We build both the frontend platforms that let the teams across our marketplaces build great user experiences, as well as many of the cross vertical user experiences that make up the backbone and identity of our brands. The area is currently made up of around 100 people across product, tech and UX, with about 70 people in tech.

This role involves leading teams through significant changes in priorities, ways of working, and technical choices. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your change management skills and build a resilient, high-performing team.

GOT YOUR ATTENTION? Let us hear from you!

If you're a passionate leader eager to shape the future of our native app experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply by January 12th 2025. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

QUESTIONS?
Hi! My name is Gustav Nordlund and I am the engineering director who is recruiting for this role. I am happy to provide information about the role and answer any questions you may have about the role, so please reach out through LinkedIn if you have any questions!

About Schibsted Marketplaces

FINN, Blocket, DBA, Bilbasen, Oikotie & Tori. Did you spot any familiar names? Then you already know a bit about Schibsted Marketplaces! We joined forces in January 2023, collaborating closely at the Nordic level to enhance the user-friendliness of our marketplaces. With colleagues all around the Nordics, we share a passion for our work and foster a friendly and caring community. Curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving and continuous learning are the cornerstones of our culture.

Currently, we’re embarking on an exciting journey of becoming a fully marketplace-focused company holding together 40+ brands. Our mission is to empower people to make smart choices for themselves and future generations, and that’s why our future direction is all about staying agile and proactive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape — shaping the future of digital marketplaces!

Have a sneak peek at our day-to-day life on LinkedIn & Instagram, and get to know the Schibsted Tech & Shetech Communities along with the Schibsted Talks podcast hosted by our very own colleagues.

Inclusion for us means creating a fair workspace where each of us is respected, celebrated for who we are, and given equal opportunities to thrive. Check out more here about our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.