Engineering People Lead (Europe)

TL;DR

Engineering People Lead (Engineering Management): Leading and empowering engineering teams across multiple time zones with an accent on performance management, coaching, and professional growth. Focus on building trusting relationships, navigating complex organizational transitions, and fostering a culture of accountability and respect.

Location: Remote (Europe)

Company

hirify.global is a professional services company specializing in open-source software support and development.

What you will do

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with engineers across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Lead one-on-one and team meetings, ensuring clear alignment and actionable follow-ups.
• Drive the full performance management cycle, including development planning and appraisals.
• Support individual growth, resolve conflicts, and guide engineers through professional challenges.
• hirify.globalte with internal stakeholders to align team efforts with organizational goals.
• Champion a culture of openness, accountability, and respect during organizational changes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in performance management, coaching, and providing actionable feedback.
• Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple work-streams in a fully remote environment.
• Experience working with globally dispersed teams across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Must be based in Europe.

Nice to have

• Experience in a tech or open source environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Culture focused on empowerment, empathy, and professional growth.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and openness.
• Fixed-term contract for 12 months.