Senior Manager, Engineering

Job Description

We love data. GfK Entertainment is globally recognized for outstanding market research in the entertainment sector (music, video, games, books). Our data forms the basis for crucial decisions made by the largest entertainment companies, both nationally and globally.

As a Senior Engineering Manager (M7), you will lead one or more teams of engineers, providing both technical leadership and people management. You are responsible for delivering complex projects, developing talent, and ensuring alignment with departmental and business objectives. This role requires balancing execution with strategic contribution, while driving team performance and continuous improvement across a broader scope than first-line management.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to a team of experienced engineers, potentially including managers
• Oversee delivery of larger projects and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Set priorities and guide team activities in coordination with adjacent teams and stakeholders
• Adapt departmental plans to align with broader business objectives
• Own team performance, delivery outcomes, and capability development
• Contribute to departmental planning, including priorities, resource needs, and process improvements
• Ensure strong technical and engineering standards across the team
• Drive execution of technical and business initiatives within the team’s area

Qualifications

Professional should have 10+ years of experience in below areas:

Business Expertise & Financial Acumen

• Apply advanced engineering and business practices to deliver complex programs and services
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the business model and engineering’s role in achieving business outcomes
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to align engineering work with business goals
• Maintain strong customer focus, ensuring delivery meets customer needs
• Manage budgets for projects or teams and optimize resource allocation
• Use financial and performance data to make informed decisions and improve outcomes

Technical Expertise & Innovation

• Demonstrate expertise in system design and guide teams in architecting scalable solutions
• Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes
• Ensure high standards of code quality and engineering practices
• Manage technical planning, timelines, and risk mitigation for complex projects
• Drive adoption of Agile, DevSecOps, and modern engineering practices
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across teams
• Our technology stack is broad – built on a backend of IBMi, Oracle, Exasol in-memory database technologies with MySQL and Mongo thrown in for good measure. We have a variety of front-end services, built with SAP Business Objects and BI tools such as QlikSense, as well as a variety of online/web-based digital services and APIs

Impact, Ownership & Accountability

• Own delivery of larger-scale projects and initiatives from planning through execution
• Ensure teams consistently meet objectives and deadlines
• Allocate resources effectively and optimize workflows
• Solve complex organizational and technical problems through structured analysis
• Manage risks through proactive identification and mitigation strategies
• Ensure transparency and alignment with stakeholders

Leadership, People & Organization Development

• Lead and develop engineers and emerging leaders through coaching and mentoring
• Build high-performing teams with strong collaboration and accountability
• Contribute to hiring decisions and workforce planning
• Drive engagement, retention, and continuous development initiatives
• Align team structures and capabilities with business and delivery needs
• Support organizational development and contribute to leadership pipeline growth

Interpersonal Skills & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and align teams on shared goals
• Influence stakeholders and guide decision-making
• Resolve conflicts constructively and promote collaboration
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team environment

Additional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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