Engineering Manager

RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge optimization software to help retailers and consumer brands drive profitable growth. With growth comes opportunities, and we embrace both. Within our platforms, our teams are driving change, working with international colleagues and the latest tech stack to develop solutions that transform into a pioneering end product; it's tangible, impactful and sustainable – for our customers and the world.

Our Technology Team

Our Technology team enjoy a challenge. They're hungry to learn, and don't hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They create high-quality scalable code (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!) Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. From functional programming, machine learning and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they're behind it all. They can work in a flexible way, remote or in-office - after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so in return, we provide a genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.

Our Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and Manufacturing (MFG) team focuses on leveraging our expertise to expand beyond retail and into the dynamic CPG and manufacturing sectors. By combining advanced machine learning, mathematical optimization, and industry-specific insights, we streamline supply chain planning, enhance production efficiency, and drive measurable value for our clients. 

This team is responsible for building and maintaining the technical foundation of solutions tailored specifically to the CPG industry. They collaborate closely with product managers and key stakeholders to ensure that our software addresses the unique challenges of CPG&MFG clients. Together, they develop scalable and efficient tools that optimize supply chain operations, production planning, and overall business performance. 

The team is globally distributed, with members located in different countries, including Finland, USA and Australia, with most team members based in Sweden.  

Join us as an Engineering Manager, and this is some of what you’ll be doing:  

• Team Leadership & Management: Accountable for the team's results and success, ensuring a safe, diverse, and collaborative work environment. Provide line management, support career growth, and ensure the team possesses the necessary skills.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Engineering Director and Product Manager to align on customer needs, backlog refinement, and prioritization. Represent the team within the wider organization and maintain open communication channels.
• Team Enablement: Foster effective teamwork by ensuring clear internal communication, addressing dependencies, and facilitating problem-solving. Create realistic plans and break down epics into workable tasks.
• Roadmap & Backlog Planning: Collaborate with key stakeholders to incorporate technical improvements into the product roadmap. Balance planned and reactive work, ensuring the backlog is well-maintained.
• Dependency Management: Coordinate with other teams to manage dependencies and keep external parties informed of any surprises in the team's backlog.
• Technical Excellence: Work with Technical Architects and tech principals to adopt best practices and explore new tools. Ensure the maintainability, operability, security, and profitability of the team's solutions.
• Documentation: Ensure that both customer-facing and technical documentation are up-to-date. 

We’re looking for:  

• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams, including remote team members.
• Strong delegation and leadership skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Experience in backlog management and roadmap planning.
• Technical background and understanding, though not necessarily the most senior technical expert.
• Ability to quickly grasp business domains and understand customers.  
• Excellent communication skills to represent the team, capable of motivating and inspiring them, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and with various stakeholders.
• Ability to carry the responsibility of the outcomes of the team.
• Fluent English communication skills. 

What we consider as an advantage: 

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Planning. 
• Software engineering background, preferably with technical knowledge in Microsoft stack (.NET, Azure) is a plus.   

RELEX Portugal

RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based out of our brand new central office in Lisbon, where we act as a true extension of the Finnish team. With the metro close by and multiple workspaces – including a lounge and filled fridge – our office is a tech hub and a great place to problem-solve, enjoy work, and then socialise with workmates! Your future teammates make our culture what it is, and we make sure they feel valued and appreciated with lots of activities and gatherings and of course, the genuine flexibility that’s on offer.

Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded. In Portugal, we go even further. As well as:

• Competitive compensation aligned with Nordic countries’ salary levels.
• The choice to work wherever and however you are most productive.
• 25 days of Annual Leave.

We also provide life and health insurance for you, your significant other and your children and encourage taking one day a week for self-development or tech exploration. We offer two paid volunteer or charity days a year, contribute to your monthly home internet and data allowance and host monthly fun, friendly and varied socials in the office. But that’s not all.

We’re on a journey with our pioneering technology and exciting growth, which is why we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We can’t wait to see what challenges you’ll overcome and what problems you’ll solve. Join us and work with the best. Be curious. Be RELEX – Apply today.

Being part of RELEX means being heard, feeling valued and knowing that you can be yourself because you belong. We believe in actions, not words, regarding diverse hiring and employment practices. We take DE&I seriously. We champion and benefit from global diversity. We’re creating and evolving our culture to welcome everyone and value every idea.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of RELEX!

You can apply by sending your resume through the application form as soon as possible. Please note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.