Head - Engineering Services

1. Strategic Leadership: - Develop and implement the engineering strategy, aligning it with the company's overall business objectives - Set clear goals and objectives for the engineering team and track progress - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends 2. Team Management: - Hire, train, and mentor engineering staff, creating a positive and high-performing team culture - Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback - Manage and allocate resources effectively 3. Project Management: - Oversee the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to implementation - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards - Manage project risks and issues proactively 4. Collaboration and Communication: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and effective communication - Represent the engineering department to stakeholders, both internal and external 5. Technical Expertise: - Possess a strong technical background and understanding of engineering principles and practices - Be able to identify and resolve technical issues - Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering department Skills Required: - Leadership and Management: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for motivating and managing a team - Technical Expertise: A solid understanding of engineering principles and practices, as well as relevant technologies - Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues and make decisions quickly and decisively - Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies and plans - Project Management: Experience in managing complex projects and delivering them on time and within budget - Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to effectively communicate with stakeholders - Industry Knowledge: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: - Generally, requires an accredited engineering degree. Incumbents have usually gained 15+ years of experience and have exhibited ability to work on increasingly more complex assignments. - Skills in strategic planning, business planning, business development, technology program management, developing technology partnerships and building customer relations are needed. - Excellent human relations and communications are necessary .