Engineering Manager (Special Projects)
Current
Zurich, Switzerland
I have the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, both public-facing and internal, including high-profile websites and internal-use plugins. These projects are undertaken in collaboration with a highly skilled team of designers, developers, and a product lead from the corporate communications team.Key Responsibilities:* Stakeholder Collaboration - Act as a bridge between the technical team and internal stakeholders. Gather requirements, prioritise tasks, and oversee the development process to ensure alignment with organisational goals.* Infrastructure Management - Proactively provision infrastructure for new projects and provide ongoing support for existing projects, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.* Agile Workflow - Implement an agile workflow that encompasses backlog review and management, feature scoping, and release management. This approach enables us to adapt swiftly to evolving project needs.Team Collaboration:Our core team is globally distributed, with members in Switzerland, Serbia, and South Africa. We operate in an ad hoc fashion, drawing on expertise from various departments as needed. This flexible approach allows us to assemble the right team for each project, maximising efficiency and expertise utilisation.Project Highlights - Some of the notable websites and projects we've been involved in include:* Ringier AG* Ringier Axel Springer Switzerland* Ringier Advertising* Ringier Switzerland Pension Fund* The StudioTechnologies Utilised:Our work relies on a robust technology stack, including Git, WordPress, PHP, CSS, HTML, WP Engine, Cloudflare and Terraform. These technologies empower us to deliver cutting-edge solutions and innovation.In summary, my role is characterised by versatility and strategic leadership. I am dedicated to enhancing our digital footprint, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, and leveraging technology to achieve our objectives.