Engineering Manager

ppDirect message the job poster from Ovivio NL /ppWhat if your impact isn’t measured by lines of code, but by the teams and outcomes you help grow? Full-time · Almere / Hybride /ppbOvivio /b /ppOvivio is a leading and innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) company focused on childcare and primary education. Our goal is to empower professionals to focus on their primary task: “the development of the new generation.” Our smart, user-friendly, and flexible software platform supports daycare centers and schools in areas like planning, personnel management, child development, and parent communication. /ppWe are a fast-growing international company with a social purpose. With over 200 employees, we relieve and support organizations through our smart, user-friendly, and flexible products. We now serve more than 1 million children aged 0 to 12. /ph3About the role /h3pAs an Engineering Manager, you operate at the intersection of people, technology, and the organization. You lead multiple engineering teams and create the conditions for them to perform at their best autonomously, confidently, and with clear ownership. /ppYour focus is not on hands‑on coding or day‑to‑day project management, but on people, systems, and results. With your background as a software engineer, you understand the technical context and challenges your teams face. You provide direction at a high level, act as a sparring partner for senior engineers, and ensure alignment between technology, business goals, and customer needs. /ppBeyond team leadership, you are involved in customer projects, innovation initiatives, and broader IT and organizational responsibilities. You help safeguard quality, continuity, compliance, security, and scalability across the engineering organization, while actively contributing to its long‑term growth and evolution. /ph3What we offer /h3pWe believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and challenged. That’s the environment you’ll step into. /ppYou can expect: /pulliA meaningful leadership role with real influence and autonomy /liliThe opportunity to build, grow, and support high‑performing engineering teams /liliClose collaboration across product, technology, and customer‑facing teams /liliPlenty of room for personal growth, leadership development, and learning /liliA culture built on trust, ownership, and continuous improvement /liliEngaged colleagues who care about their work and about each other /li /ululliFocus on your personal and professional growth, with plenty of opportunities to further develop your talents; /lili26 vacation days to recharge your batteries; /liliA Gaiyo card and a travel allowance of €0.40 per kilometer; /liliA monthly work‑from‑home allowance to make remote working comfortable; /liliA strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work‑life balance; /liliA one‑time net compensation of €200 for setting up or improving your home office; /liliThe opportunity to purchase ergonomic office furniture for a healthy workspace; /liliPlenty of responsibility and autonomy in your role; /liliFlexibility to work partly from our headquarters in Almere and partly from home. /li /ulh3What we're looking for /h3pYou are a people‑centered leader who believes that great technology starts with empowered teams. You create clarity without control and trust without losing direction. Others describe you as calm, thoughtful, and supportive, someone who helps people grow while keeping the bigger picture in focus. /ppYou bring: /pulliA solid background as a software engineer and strong technical understanding /liliExperience leading, coaching, and developing engineers or engineering teams /liliA genuine interest in people, growth, and team dynamics /liliThe ability to balance strategic thinking with everyday decision‑making /liliClear and open communication with engineers, stakeholders, and customers /liliConfidence to take responsibility and navigate complex or sensitive situations /liliA strong sense of ownership for quality, sustainability, and long‑term impact /li /ulh3Certificate of Conduct (VOG) /h3pBecause we work with sensitive (personal) data and are active within the childcare sector, a valid Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG) is required for everyone who joins Ovivio. The VOG will be requested by us as part of the hiring process once an offer of employment has been made. Ovivio covers the costs of the application. /ph3Ready to make an impact as an Engineering Manager? /h3pIf you’re excited about helping engineers grow, building strong teams, and shaping technology that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply and let’s explore how your leadership can make a difference. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr