Posted 23 days ago
Engineering Manager
@ Akkodis
Canada
Overview
Akkodis is hiring Engineering Managers, either Product Engineering Managers or Platform Engineering Managers, for its client on a fully remote basis across Canada or the United States. The roles lead engineering teams, guide technical decisions, mentor engineers and drive delivery, with 2 to 6 years of engineering management experience required depending on the track. The posting is for direct hire or contract work.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor software engineers
- Partner with product managers on priorities and delivery
- Guide technical and architectural decision-making
- Drive execution and ensure reliability and scalability
- Support career growth of team members
Requirements summary:
- 6+ years of hands-on software engineering (Product track)
- 2-3 years of engineering management (Product track)
- 4-6 years of engineering management (Platform track)
- Strong background in infrastructure, DevOps, cloud, security or data platforms (Platform track)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Akkodis
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 60 |
Position: Engineering Manager (Product Engineering Manager / Platform Engineering Manager)
Job Type: Direct Hire/Contract
Location: Remote - Canada or United States
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Canada & U.S.)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking experienced Engineering Managers to lead high-impact engineering teams responsible for building and supporting critical products and technology platforms.
This role combines technical leadership, execution oversight, and people management. Successful candidates will work closely with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams while driving delivery, mentoring engineers, and maintaining a high technical bar.
Opportunities are available for both:
Product Engineering Manager
Platform Engineering Manager
Product Engineering Manager
About the Role
The Product Engineering Manager will lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on delivering customer-facing products and business-critical solutions. The role requires someone who can balance technical leadership, product thinking, execution, and people development.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor software engineers while fostering a high-performance culture
Partner with Product Managers to prioritize and deliver impactful solutions
Guide technical and architectural decision-making
Drive execution and ensure consistent delivery of initiatives
Support career growth and development of team members
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Operations, and Engineering
Ensure engineering quality, scalability, and reliability
Help teams navigate ambiguity and changing priorities
Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement
Required Experience
6+ years of prior hands-on software engineering experience
2-3 years of Engineering Management experience
Strong technical foundation with the ability to influence technical decisions
Experience leading product-focused engineering teams
Customer-focused and product-oriented mindset
Strong coaching and people leadership skills
Experience delivering complex software solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to balance business priorities with technical excellence
Platform Engineering Manager
About the Role
The Platform Engineering Manager will lead teams supporting infrastructure, DevOps, security, and data platforms. This role requires a strong technical leader who remains close to the technology while driving execution and team performance.
Responsibilities
Lead platform engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and data initiatives
Define and execute technical roadmaps
Improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence
Partner with engineering leaders and stakeholders on strategic initiatives
Drive automation and engineering best practices
Mentor and develop engineering talent
Ensure effective delivery of platform services and capabilities
Support operational improvements and incident management activities
Provide technical guidance and challenge architectural decisions when necessary
Required Experience
4-6 years of Engineering Management experience
Strong background in infrastructure, DevOps, cloud technologies, security, or data platforms
Solid understanding of modern engineering practices and architecture
Experience leading large-scale technical initiatives
Strong execution, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Proven leadership and team development experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What We're Looking For
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Customer-focused decision making
Ownership mentality and accountability for outcomes
Ability to make decisions in fast-paced environments
Technical credibility and engineering leadership capabilities
Experience building high-performing teams
Strong prioritization, collaboration, and communication skills
How to Apply
Please submit your resume in confidence through your Akkodis representative.
Accessibility
Akkodis is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
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