Engineering Manager (German Required)

Quick Facts

• Role: Engineering Manager (IT)
• Location: Hybrid, Wrocław
• Employment: Employment contract (UoP)
• Language requirements: German (C1+), English (B2+), Polish (C1+)
• Salary: 24,000–30,000 PLN gross per month (UoP)

Description

You will lead and mentor an IT engineering team and ensure high-quality delivery for internal business clients. You will align engineering execution with strategic business goals in close cooperation with Product Owners and other team leads, and support hiring and the rollout of IT policies and processes. You will also ensure compliance with regulations related to data protection and information security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor IT engineers and consultants
• Co-create and execute strategic company goals
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and leaders of other teams to align engineering with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (data protection and security)
• Participate in recruiting to meet company development goals
• Support development and implementation of company-aligned policies and processes
• Work with international teams and stakeholders to identify needs and develop solutions

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of IT industry experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing IT teams
• Fluent German (C1+) in speaking and writing
• Fluent English (B2+) in speaking and writing
• Fluent Polish (C1+) in speaking and writing
• Bachelor’s/engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Leadership and team management experience using Agile methodology
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in IT management

Benefits

• Culture of dialogue: autonomy, mutual respect, and initiative in a flat, interdisciplinary structure
• Learning and development via digital education platforms, courses, workshops, trainings, and conferences
• Free 1:1 language classes
• Flexible work approach; possibility to use the Wrocław dmTECH office and team trips (including international, project-funded)
• Bonus (including holiday bonus) and opportunity to test dm products
• 10% employee discount in stationary dm stores
• Medical package for 1 PLN and cafeteria program options (including sports card) plus group insurance and hospital package
• Access to e-book and audiobook platform
• Parking spots and secure bike storage at the Wrocław office
• Commute convenience near transit and the railway station
• Start Days onboarding in Wrocław before joining your team; possible international project trips during onboarding