Engineering Manager (JavaScript/SAP Hybris)

This is an engineering leadership role with responsibility for implementing the technology strategy and execution for our digital platforms (e-commerce) that align with our product strategy and meet our business goals.

She/He must exhibit a deep understanding of modern technology stack and agile delivery models, demonstrate the focus on customer experience, and must have a proven record of accomplishment of modern software development and delivering strategic solutions.

Close collaboration and alignment with a wide variety of both internal stakeholders and external vendors will be required. As such, exceptional abilities in building and maintaining strong working relationships and organizational savvy will be required. High-level communication and presentation skills are required. The ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent will be critical.

Your responsibilities

• Partnering with the cross-functional GPC team, implement the strategy and roadmap for modernizing digital e-commerce platforms.
• Implement the technology platforms architecture and execute on a roadmap to support build out the new commerce-related capabilities needed for the unified commerce strategy.
• Responsible for delivery and support of the Platform.
• Responsible for simplifying the complexity of current platforms and reducing the technical debt and optimal total cost of ownership.
• Partner with peer leaders to accelerate and embed agile methodologies across the organization to increase customer-backed problem-solving, increase pace of solution delivery, accelerate innovation, and to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Recruit, manage, and motivate a team of engineers to develop best-in-class solutions.

Our requirements

• 10+ years’ experience working in software development.
• 5+ years of leading technology teams.
• Proven track record of building technology development teams a must.
• Experience working across multiple time zones.
• A broad understanding of IT principles, frameworks and methodologies including TOGAF, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, ITIL with extensive experience planning and managing complex technology projects utilising these methodologies.
• A Comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies, AWS a must.
• Proficient in DevOps practices.
• Experience across Java script frontend technologies, SAP Hybris and Commerce tools.
• 10+ years working in complex eCommerce organisations.
• A passion for innovation, technology, and digital transformation.
• Strong leadership capability demonstrated through previous experience leading IT teams, where you have motivated and cultivated a team of professionals.
• Passion for eCommerce and Digital solutions.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical card
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• coffee / tea
• meal passes
• sharing the commuting costs
• extra leave
• work in international teams
• friendly atmosphere
• copyrights for IT roles
• hybrid work

Recruitment stages

1. INITIAL INTERVIEW (30 min)
2. TECHNICAL TEST (optional - 45-90 min)
3. TECHNICAL INTERVIEW (60-90 min)
4. FINAL INTERVIEW (60-90 min)
5. FEEDBACK / OFFER

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. GPC's commitment to innovation and technology is evident in the GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022. This center serves as a hub for research and development, supporting GPC's digital transformation efforts. The center's team of highly skilled IT engineers focuses on developing advanced technologies and solutions that enhance GPC's operations and growth. Their work spans across various areas, including e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. Learn more at genpt.com.