Engineering Enablement Lead
- Business & Corporate Functions IT
- Durham, NC
- Syngenta Group
Job description
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Role Purpose
- Establish and lead a support structure that empowers engineering teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently.
- Develop and implement strategies for effective test automation, enhancing the speed and reliability of the release cycles.
- Oversee incident management processes, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on operations.
- Refine change management protocols to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new systems or processes.
- Manage internal communications within the engineering department, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Create an environment of continuous learning and improvement, incorporating feedback and metrics to drive development practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and remove obstacles that impede engineering performance and innovation.
- Champion the adoption of best practices in solution development, testing, and fostering a culture of excellence
Accountabilities
- Ensure the provision of robust support and enablement services to software engineering teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Develop and maintain effective test automation strategies that align with organizational goals and contribute to a reduction in time-to-market.
- Effectively manage incident response and resolution processes, minimizing downtime and maintaining service quality.
- Oversee change management initiatives, ensuring they are executed accurately and with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Provide clear and consistent communications related to engineering initiatives, changes, and outcomes.
- Independently identify and implement improvements in engineering processes, tools, and practices.
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align engineering enablement strategies with broader business objectives.
Requirements: Knowledge, experience & capabilities
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and drive performance.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record in project management and the delivery of technical initiatives.
- A commitment to professional development and staying abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies.
Critical knowledge
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of software development life cycles, test automation frameworks, and modern deployment practices.
- Knowledge of incident management protocols and best practices in IT service management.
- Familiarity with change management principles and communication strategies within a technical environment.
Critical experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering environment with at least 2 years in an enablement or leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience in leading test automation initiatives and understanding of relevant tools (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins).
- Demonstrated experience in leading development teams utilizing build automation and CI/CD methods.
- Experience in managing incident response teams and familiarity with incident management software (e.g., PagerDuty, ServiceNow).
- Experience enabling critical engineering tools/platforms.
- Proven ability to manage and communicate change effectively in a fast-paced technology organization.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and integrate complex software systems.
- Proficiency in project planning tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflict, and influence others.
- High level of personal organization and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Critical leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives, driving collaboration and fostering a shared vision.
- Capacity to mentor and develop talent within the engineering teams, promoting career growth and skill development.
- Strategic vision for the enablement of engineering practices, with a focus on long-term scalability and efficiency.
- Proven competence in decision-making and resource allocation to optimize team performance and meet strategic objectives.
What We Offer:
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
- Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
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