Senior Manager, Engineering

Summary

Join Brightcove as a Senior Engineering Manager and lead the development and operation of key products and services for our world-class video platform. You will manage engineering teams, execute projects, and collaborate with product management to deliver reliable solutions. This role requires strategic leadership, expertise in video streaming technologies, and a proven track record in software development. You will mentor and develop a team, fostering a positive company culture and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Brightcove offers a diverse and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, technology management, business management or similar
• 8-12 years to professional experience with 3-5+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in software development within a SaaS Software tech environment
• Must have critical skills: communication skills, leadership, ability to motivate and influence others
• Must possess strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to align the teams goals and deliverables to the organization objectives
• Strong analytical thinking; Ability to collect, assess, and interpret data while reporting back to various internal audiences
• Ability to collaborate with software and IT engineers as well as management, creating artifacts specific to each audience
• Ability to effectively manage a team of engineers, fostering collaboration, inspiring and mentoring the team
• Experience in software product engineering, deployment, and integration
• Demonstrated experience in escalation and risk management
• Experience with standard office applications (ie, Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
• Experience with Atlassian products: Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints
• Own sprint planning by working closely with the team to define goals, scope tasks, and set realistic timelines
• Drive execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and proactively addressing potential blockers or risks
• Partner with product managers to define and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate shared systems, resolve dependencies, and optimize technical solutions
• Lead engineering-focused initiatives such as Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), system scalability, and infrastructure improvements
• Develop and implement best practices for engineering workflows, automation, and operational excellence
• Ensure alignment of project goals with broader organizational objectives and engineering strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and individual contributors, providing strategic partnership and leadership to help drive employee engagement within the local region
• Support to enhance the employee experience and culture for Brightcove’s Mexico region alongside the HR department
• Foster a positive company culture, ensuring high employee morale, engagement, and retention
• Be a point of reference to leaders in the region to support and communicate organizational trends and news to the rest of the teams in MX supported by the local HR team
• Provide guidance and information from top management to local engineering teams regarding, workforce, updates, organizational changes aligning Brightcove’s values and behaviors to the business objectives
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on regional performance, key initiatives, and challenges
• Communicate corporate goals, policies, and changes to regional staff, ensuring alignment and consistency across locations
• Partner with HR to advise and execute learning initiatives including succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives with the local teams
• Support in the corporate policies/programs/procedures etc. for them to be applied and followed

Preferred Qualifications

Positive attitude and high collaborator with a passion for relationship building, creative thinking and problem solving, and making an impact

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Professional growth
• Creating an empowering space for open communication