Engineering Manager

Smoothstack multiplies technology talent potential to power today's top businesses. We accomplish this by removing barriers to hire diverse talent and upskilling them through elite, immersive, outcome-based training. We're seeking a trainer, mentor and coach for the role of Technical Program Manager to educate and support our recruits as they gain the skills to join top-tier enterprises for long and rewarding careers.

Do you love being a powerful positive force in the success of others Are you a Team player who effectively builds relationships with cross-functional team members Would you be gratified to see individuals grow professionally and personally into their professional calling If so, Smoothstack might have the role for you!

At Smoothstack, the role of Technical Program Manager is a bridge between recruiting and training teams. The Technical Program Manager is an integral partner in the Training Organization by implementing and executing training activities; and building employee expertise while ensuring they have great experience during their selection process and training.

Responsibilities Include...

Engineering Management & Leadership

Directly lead, coach, and manage multiple software engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

• Serve as the first-line manager, managing team schedules and performance.
• Define high engineering standards, best practices, architecture, and design patterns for team adherence and quality assurance.
• Provide in-depth technical feedback on tech stacks, integration, and design patterns to accelerate candidate development without contributing code to the codebase.

Capstone Project Ownership (Technical Product Management)

Act as the Technical Product Owner, defining the Capstone Project vision, strategy, and technical objectives.

• Translate program requirements and learning objectives into detailed user stories, prioritize features, and define technical and non-functional requirements (e.g., scalability).
• Drive end-to-end delivery, identify technical tradeoffs, eliminate blocking issues, and manage execution across cross-functional teams.

Consultant Recruitment & Delivery

Conduct high-validity technical screening interviews and in-depth evaluations to assess candidate proficiency and potential throughout the training lifecycle

• Facilitate and manage the end-to-end Consultant delivery process, ensuring quality preparation and efficient workflow.
• Participate in special projects/tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional technical experience.
• 2+ years of (people) management experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing multi-functional.full-stack engineering teams, including overseeing technical mentorship and providing performance feedback
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence across job levels.
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), methodologies, and best practices, particularly Agile principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on professional experience in software development and operations using technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or DevSecOps.
• Strong architecture and system design sense, with demonstrated experience developing frameworks and APIs and a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to deep-dive into tech stacks, integration, and design patterns to provide expert guidance and technical feedback to accelerate candidate development.
• Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where goals and requirements are constantly evolving.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to effectively interface with multi-functional teams on topics including product requirements, system architecture, and project schedules.
• Demonstrable commitment to fostering a growth mindset and driving continuous self-improvement, acting as a leader by example.
• Experience in a start-up or academic environment is a plus!