Engineering Manager, Data/AI

Summary

Join Plain Concepts' growing team as an Engineering Manager and craft tailor-made Data and AI solutions for international clients. You will manage projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while maintaining effective client communication. This role requires a strong technical background in data engineering and AI, along with experience in client interaction and agile methodologies. The position offers flexible work arrangements, including fully remote options, a competitive salary, and various benefits such as health insurance, flexible compensation, training budget, and more. Plain Concepts values a collaborative and innovative work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. The selection process involves a phone screen and two team interviews.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Engineering Manager or a similar role, coordinating and managing Data engineering and/or AI projects
• Previous experience in direct client interactions and stakeholder relationship management
• A solid technical background in data engineering (Python, Scala, Spark, etc.) is essential, and experience in the AI field (ML, DP, GenAI, etc.) is highly valued
• Knowledge of Cloud and DevOps
• Ability to understand and work with detailed technical documentation
• Strong analytical and consultative skills for providing technical solutions
• Experience following agile principles to deliver value to clients
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts and identify potential risks
• Fluent English (MANDATORY)
• A strong team player mindset

Responsibilities

• Understand the project’s needs and objectives
• Effectively manage projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with clients to understand their needs and expectations
• Support the team in client interactions
• Analyze and design technical solutions
• Collaborate closely with the technical team to ensure proposed solutions align with client requirements
• Oversee and ensure the quality of project deliverables
• Conduct data and process analyses to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Provide technical guidance and advice to clients when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the AI field (ML, DP, GenAI, etc.) is highly valued

Benefits

• Salary determined by the market and your experience
• Flexible schedule 35 Hours / Week
• Fully remote work (optional)
• Flexible compensation (restaurant, transport, and childcare)
• Fully free health insurance, with a co-payment for dental services
• Individual budget for training or equipment and free Microsoft certifications
• English lessons
• Birthday day off
• Monthly bonus for electricity and Internet expenses at home
• Discount on gym plan and sports activities
• Plain Camp (annual team-building event)
• Extra perks: events attendance and speakers, welcome pack, baby basket, Christmas basket, discount portal for employees
• The pleasure of always working with the latest technological tools!