Practice Leader/Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Provectus as a Python Full Stack Practice Leader and lead teams specializing in ML/Data Engineering and Full Stack Development. You will guide the team in designing, building, and deploying innovative AI-driven solutions. As a Practice Leader, you will develop and implement strategic vision, lead and mentor the team, evolve service offerings, oversee project delivery, manage finances and resources, and ensure quality assurance. You will also collaborate across practices and foster knowledge sharing. This role requires extensive experience in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Full Stack Development, strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript, and deep expertise with AWS. Demonstrated leadership experience and excellent communication skills are essential. Provectus offers a remote-first work environment, flexible scheduling, opportunities to contribute to high-stakes projects, a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, professional development support, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Full Stack Development
• Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with React or similar frontend frameworks, particularly in building dashboards, analytics interfaces, and visualization components
• Deep expertise with AWS, focusing on scalable architectures, DevOps practices, monitoring, and deployment automation
• Proven experience in developing and managing ML pipelines, data workflows, and integrating LLM/GenAI solutions
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, preferably within consulting or service-oriented environments
• Ability to teach and mentor. The role assumes providing employees with their career path and helping them achieve goals
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent diplomatic and conflict-resolution skills, combined with empathy, ethics, and emotional intelligence
• Calm and resilient demeanor, capable of managing dynamic teams and projects with diverse challenges

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive growth by identifying emerging trends and fostering innovation
• Lead and mentor the team, promote a collaborative culture, and manage performance through feedback and goal setting
• Evolve service offerings, collaborate with sales and marketing, and pursue business opportunities to expand the practice
• Oversee the delivery of multiple projects—either directly or through the team—ensuring smooth execution and maintaining high standards of technical excellence
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and P&L, ensuring the Practice is within budget and resources are utilized effectively
• Manage project staffing, collaborate with talent acquisition, and optimize resource utilization across projects
• Establish best practices, conduct project reviews, and drive continuous improvement in processes and capabilities
• Collaborate across practices, contribute to strategic company initiatives, and foster a culture of internal knowledge sharing

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in consulting environments rather than strictly product-based companies

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to contribute to high-stakes projects for mid-sized and large corporations
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning
• Competitive compensation package and professional development support
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and unlimited PTO
• Diverse professional network across industries and technology domains