Senior Manager of Engineering

Overview

At Xplor, we help businesses thrive by making life simple for daily activities with a recurring nature. We offer smart software, payments, and commerce-enabling solutions across five "everyday life" verticals: Education, Health and Fitness, Boutique Wellness, Field Services and Personal Services. In the technology team, we have more than 450 colleagues working in offices and remotely around the world, building the first global platform to integrate software, payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help business succeed.

At Xplor, we help businesses thrive by making life simple for daily activities with a recurring nature. We do that by offering smart software, payments, and commerce-enabling solutions across five "everyday life" verticals: Education, Health and Fitness, Boutique Wellness, Field Services and Personal Services. In the technology team, we have more than 450 colleagues working in offices and remotely around the world, building the first global platform to integrate software, payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help business succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Engineering to join our FieldEdge team within our FieldServices Product portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will lead and inspire our engineering department, driving innovation and excellence in our projects and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering team, aligning department goals with overall organizational objectives
• Oversee multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget adherence
• Develop and implement engineering processes, methodologies, and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and capacity planning for the engineering department
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain the company's competitive edge
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
• Represent the engineering department in executive-level meetings and decision-making processes
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and tools to improve engineering capabilities and outcomes

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools, including CAD and PLM systems
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and industry standards
• Experience with budget management and financial planning in an engineering context
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in the engineering field
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Additional Information

What does it mean to work for Xplor?

Our four core values - Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose and Create lasting communities - are key to who we are and guide us from how we hire to how we recognise our team members.

Life at Xplor

You’ll be part of a global network of talented colleagues who support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of the perks of working with us:

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary career
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

The average base salary pay range for this role is between $160,000 -170,000 CAD

May be considered for a discretionary bonus

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via talent@xplortechnologies.com.

More about us

We are the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing “everyday life” verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payment processing platform. With operations in North America, Australasia, Asia, Europe, and the UK, we serve over 106,000 customers that processed over $38 billion in payments across 20 markets in 2024.

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorized to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.

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EEO and Artificial Intelligence

We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system that includes artificial intelligence enabled features to assist with the screening and assessment of job applications, such as candidate scoring or ranking. These tools support our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team following human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions.

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We\'re dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

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