The Company
Launched in 1998, this pioneering British-born brand has specialised in creating amazing experiences and unforgettable memories – from hotels, city breaks and holidays to theatre, entertainment and spa days.
Experts in brightening up online travel, lastminute.Com is among the worldwide leaders in the field, helping hundreds of thousands of customers every year find, and do, "whatever makes them pink".
lastminute.Com is part of lm group, a publicly traded multinational Group, among the worldwide leaders in the online travel industry.
Every month, the Group reaches across all its websites and mobile apps (in 17 languages and 40 countries) 60 million unique users that search for and book their travel and leisure experiences.
More than 1,200 people enjoy working with us and contribute to provide our audience with a comprehensive and inspiring offering of travel related products and services.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Engineering Manager with proven leadership and strong technical expertise for our Technology department based in Chiasso.
The Engineering Manager will focus on leading the Site Reliability Engineering team toward a Platform decentralized model to enable autonomy while ensuring the right level of governance and compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance on best practices, methodologies, and professional development.Contribute to defining common processes such as Cloud governance.Provide cloud financial management support to ensure cost efficiency and optimal resource utilization, contributing in process definition such as showback and chargeback.Establish and enforce operational best practices to ensure the reliability and scalability of our platform.Support and develop training programs, mentorship initiatives, and career paths to foster the professional growth of team members.Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and set clear goals for team members to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and individual career growth.Participate in the recruitment process, including interviewing candidates, and oversee the onboarding process for new team members to ensure a smooth transition into the team.Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and time, to optimize productivity and achieve project deliverables.Support senior Platform lead on managing budget, including forecasting expenses.Communicate with stakeholders, including upper management and cross-functional teams, to align Core SREs efforts with broader organizational goals and priorities.Drive a culture of continuous improvement, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and technical excellence within the engineering team.Provide regular updates and reports on team performance, project status, and key metrics to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability. Qualifications2-3 years of previous experience in people management, in complex contexts and environments.
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