Engineering Manager

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

The opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our team at VML Budapest. This hands-on leader will manage engineering teams, drive quality software delivery, foster innovation, and implement best practices with a strong focus on AI technologies. This is a great opportunity to influence engineering practises across our entire organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

Team Leadership & Management

• Provide line management including career development, performance management, and mentoring
• Build high-functioning teams through effective recruitment, retention, and professional development
• Foster a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
• Support senior engineers in client-facing roles, thought leadership, and innovation initiatives

Technical Leadership & Quality

• Drive awareness and adoption of new technologies, particularly AI
• Establish engineering standards through documentation, onboarding, and code reviews
• Implement and improve Agile methodologies and quality processes
• Support presales and client teams with technical expertise
• Set strategic and technical goals within broad outlines provided by senior management.
• In conjunction with your teams identifying and setting out best practice guidelines and reviewing team output to ensure adherence and consistency.

Resource & Business Management

• Collaborate with Resource Managers on team allocation and utilisation optimisation
• Forecast resource needs and identify skill gaps for strategic recruitment
• Support new business efforts through pitches, proposals, and technical solutions
• Develop accurate estimations and build relationships with key client stakeholders

What we want from you:

• Strong engineering and development background
• Understanding of Front End technologies such as React and back end technologies such as PHP Python
• Awareness of component based architectures and Database Selection
• Experience with Cloud platforms and serverless architecture (aws, azure, gcp)
• In-depth understanding of software development lifecycle and modern technologies
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Experience mentoring and developing Engineering/software teams
• Proven track record in recruiting, developing, and retaining technical talent
• An advocate of code quality, Continuous Improvement and industry recognised Best Practices
• Experience working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary engineering department
• Excellent knowledge of Agile development practices
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken, written, negotiation)
• Strong communication skills with all the key stakeholders to ensure the Engineering team vision is understood and implemented correctly.
• Ability to motivate a team, recognise good talent and bring out the best out of each individual
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Understanding of resource utilisation and business development

You:

• Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Business-minded with focus on efficiency and profitability
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

If you know some of this, even better:

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Understanding of headless CMS setups (e.g. Contentful), experience in various commerce platforms and integration options.
• Experience with AI technologies and implementation
• Background in agency or consultancy environments
• Experience working in multinational teams

In return, this is what you can expect from us:

• Private health insurance package (for employees working with us for a year and more)
• International and in-house training possibilities
• Education budget to suit your own development
• International projects

And there's more:

• Kid and dog friendly office
• Annual team building days and many fun events
• Award-winning and well-equipped office

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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