Engineering Director

Role Description This part-time Engineering Director role is a hybrid position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a mix of on-site work and work-from-home flexibility. The Engineering Director oversees engineering teams, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality delivery of software solutions. Daily responsibilities include planning and prioritizing projects, coordinating cross-functional collaboration, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring smooth integration of systems and platforms. The role involves setting engineering standards, monitoring performance metrics, managing risks, and continuously improving processes and tools. The Engineering Director also contributes to strategic technology decisions, budget planning, and stakeholder communication to align engineering outcomes with organizational goals.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Engineering Management and Team Leadership, including mentoring and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in Software Development, with hands-on understanding of modern frameworks, architectures, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Project Management, including scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, and delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Experience with Integration of systems and services, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across platforms.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work environment, coordinating on-site and remote contributors across time zones.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at technical and non-technical levels.
• Proven track record in defining engineering roadmaps, setting KPIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in leading diverse, inclusive teams and applying non-discriminatory, equitable leadership practices.