Director, Engineering (R-19477)

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Leads delivery for engineering teams, partnering with business and technical stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and execute strategic and operational projects.

What's on Offer at D&B Ireland

• 25 days annual leave (plus 2 paid volunteer days & 1 paid un-sick day)
• Holiday buy & sell (the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Flexible working - hybrid model
• Employee Health Insurance
• Mental Health Support program
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Parental, Marriage and Bereavement)
• Life Assurance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Life-Style Account (D&B will match your contributions up to €40 per month and can be used to claim for a range of health-related, leisure or lifestyle activities)

Key responsibilities

• Partner with teams and individuals to address new business and engineering priorities and challenges.
• Define, track, and deliver projects within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Coach, develop, and support team members to strengthen performance and growth.
• Serve as a key liaison between business and engineering stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, as required.
• Identify delivery and operational risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Prepare and deliver regular management updates and reports.

Essential skills and / or certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 7+ years of experience managing software development teams with several recent years managing multiple teams working on different initiatives.
• Some hands on software development experience in languages such as Java or Python.
• Working knowledge of databases, cloud technologies, APIs, user interfaces and other core software development concepts.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with developers and senior stakeholders.
• Data engineering knowledge and practical experience.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with familiarity in traditional Waterfall.
• People management skills.

Other competencies

• Achievement Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Dun & Bradstreet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.