Engineering Manager - Software/Cloud

DEPT

HEAD OF ENGINEERING Zurich, hybrid DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team in Germany. We combine technology and experience design to create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is digital experiences and communication that change perceptions and shape new behaviours to make a difference in the market. In this key leadership position, you are responsible for the strategic direction and growth of our Engineering teams. You will lead a team of approximately 7-9 professionals, including Team Leads and Senior Engineers. Your focus shifts from writing code to building systems: you will optimize processes, develop the next generation of leaders, and actively drive the cultural change toward AI-driven development. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Leadership of Leaders: You lead, coach, and mentor Team Leads and Senior Engineers. You own their career paths and empower them to lead their own sub-teams to excellence. * AI Change Management: You define the roadmap for integrating Artificial Intelligence into the daily engineering lifecycle (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Agentic Workflows). You act as a change agent, transforming our workflows for maximum efficiency and innovation. * Operational Excellence: You take full ownership of your department's operational performance (resource planning, budget monitoring, utilization) and ensure a profitable and scalable engineering organization. * Strategic Partnering: You work closely with Directors and VPs to sharpen DEPT®’s technological vision in the DACH region and act as a high-level technical sparring partner for our key accounts. * Cultural Stewardship: You foster an inclusive, motivating, high-performance culture and establish modern department rituals that promote knowledge sharing and innovation. WHAT YOU BRING: * Proven People Manager: You have a track record of leading teams in a "manager-of-managers" structure or significant experience leading larger engineering departments. * Change Agent: You are passionate about the potential of AI in the software lifecycle and have a clear vision of how modern engineering organizations must evolve. * Frontend Background: You possess a deep technical history in frontend development, allowing you to validate architectural decisions and act as a mentor on eye-level. * Business Acumen: You understand the economic drivers of an agency or consultancy and can translate KPIs into actionable success. * Communication: You are a confident communicator in both German and English, able to present complex technical topics to both stakeholders and clients. WE OFFER: * Flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location); * 25 days holiday with the opportunity to take unpaid leave; * Flexible health budget and Wellness & personal day.  * Learning & development budget. * Referral bonus program. * Occasional breakfast & lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesday. * Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform. * You can choose to work from the spacious and barrier-free location in Zurich; in Bern you can expect a small but nice and fully equipped office where you can hit the keys in peace. * Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Datatrans

ZIEL DER STELLE Als Technical Product Manager befasst du dich mit technischen Themen im Bereich von APIs und SaaS und arbeitest zusammen mit Kollegen/innen aus den verschiedenen Abteilungen auf ein gemeinsames Ziel hin. Deine breiten Erfahrungen und Fähigkeiten sowie dein Interesse im Bereich der Softwareentwicklung kannst du dabei täglich unter Beweis stellen. Bei uns hast du die Möglichkeit, Neues zu lernen und dich beruflich wie persönlich weiter zu entwickeln. DAS SIND DEINE AUFGABEN * Verantwortlich als Product Manager für Zahlungslösungen, von der Beratung bis hin zur technischen Integration und Weiterentwicklung * Zusammenarbeit mit Zahlungsmittelanbietern, Technologiepartnern und Kreditkartenorganisationen (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Amazon Pay, TWINT und viele mehr) * Zusammenarbeit mit den internen Stakeholders aus Software Development, Sales und Operations * Aufgaben im Rahmen von Project Management, Business Analyse und Requirements Engineering * Mitverantwortlich für die Entwicklung von neuen Lösungsansätzen im Web- und Mobile Payment und für die Evaluierung von Umsetzungsmöglichkeiten * Technische Beratung und Schulung der Sales- und Operations-Teams sowie Unterstützung bei Ausschreibungen * Mitverantwortlich für die API Dokumentation https://docs.datatrans.ch/ * Ausarbeiten von technischen Spezifikationen, Pflichtenheften und Dokumentationen DAS BRINGST DU MIT * Abgeschlossenes Studium auf Stufe FH/UNI/ETH * Mindestens 4 Jahre Erfahrung in der professionellen Softwareentwicklung als Software Engineer. * Gute Kenntnisse der Web-Technologien (APIs, HTTP, XML, HTML, JSON, REST) * Erfahrungen im Bereich Web- oder App Anwendungen von Vorteil (z.B. Product Management, Projektmanagement, Scrum Master, Product Owner) * Eigenmotivierte, eigenverantwortliche und effiziente Arbeitsweise mit starker Zielorientierung * Neugierde, Kreativität und unternehmerisches Denken bei der Entwicklung von Lösungen * Rasche Auffassungsgabe und ausgeprägte analytische und konzeptionelle Fähigkeiten * Zuverlässigkeit und hohe Einsatzbereitschaft. * Fähigkeit unterschiedliche Projekte und Anforderungen gleichzeitig zu managen * Konfliktfähigkeit (Händler - Zahlungsmittelanbieter - interne Stakeholder - Ressourcen) * Sehr gutes Deutsch und Englisch in Wort und Schrift, mit gutem Ausdrucksvermögen DAS KANNST DU ERWARTEN * Direkter Kundenkontakt als Product Manager * Eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Aufgabe in einem sympathischen und hochmotivierten Umfeld * Einblicke in spannende Themen rund um Zahlungs- & Verkaufsprozesse bei Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen * Grosse Eigenverantwortung und Selbstbestimmung wie du deine Aufgaben umsetzt und die Ziele erreichst * Die Möglichkeit neue Erfahrungen zu sammeln, neue Dinge auszuprobieren und Fehler zu machen * Flache Hierarchien und kurze Entscheidungswege in einer Unternehmenskultur, die zum Mitgestalten einlädt * Kollegiales Arbeitsumfeld mit kreativen Menschen, Afterworks und BBQs im Sommer, uvm * Arbeiten in toller Atmosphäre direkt beim Bahnhof Stadelhofen

Artefact

Who/What is Artefact? Artefact is a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in data, digital, and analytics to help clients achieve tangible business impact. With 1,800+ consultants, data scientists, and engineers across 23 countries, we work with global leaders such as Samsung, L’Oréal, Orange, and Sanofi. Our Zurich office is at the heart of Artefact’s growth, advising clients on their most pressing strategic challenges — from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Main Responsibilities As a AI Manager in Pharma & Life Science in our Zurich office, you will be at the intersection of strategy consulting and data/AI innovation. You will: * Strategy Development: Work with client leadership teams (specifically in the Pharma & Life Sciences sector) to address high-stakes questions: How can AI reshape our business model? How should we govern and organize for data? Which strategic programs deliver the most impact? * Structured Problem-Solving: Break down complex challenges into clear, actionable recommendations, using frameworks and methodologies rooted in classic strategy consulting, enriched by Artefact’s data and AI expertise. * Project Delivery: Support engagements end-to-end, from hypothesis framing and market/competitor analysis to client workshops, governance design, and implementation roadmaps. * Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with C-level stakeholders and business unit leaders. You’ll build trusted relationships, communicate recommendations with clarity, and ensure strategic alignment. * Knowledge & Practice Building: Contribute to the growth of Artefact’s Zurich office by shaping new offerings, creating intellectual capital (frameworks, thought pieces, benchmarks), and participating in business development. * Team Management: Lead, mentor, and foster collaboration within hybrid project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and team growth. Candidate Profile We are looking for an ambitious, analytically minded talent who is passionate about leveraging data and AI to solve business problems. The ideal candidate meets several of the following qualifications: * Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (preferred) in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or a related field. An excellent academic track record is highly valued. * Work Experience: Approximately 5–8 years of experience in strategy consulting with a mandatory focus on the Pharma & Life Sciences sector and with a proven track record of delivering data, analytics, or AI-driven transformation projects. * Pharma Domain Expertise: Strong grasp of the life sciences ecosystem, including regulatory environments, the drug development lifecycle, and digital health trends. * Business Acumen & AI Fluency: A strong dual affinity for business and technology. You possess a deep understanding of modern data and AI concepts (e.g., Generative AI, LLMs, predictive machine learning, cloud architectures) and their practical business applications. While you do not need to be a programmer, you must be capable of scoping AI use cases and confidently discussing tech constraints and opportunities with c-level stakeholders. * Strong knowledge of data and digital technologies (e.g. analytics, AI, machine learning concepts, digital marketing, cloud platforms) is expected – you should be tech-savvy and eager to deepen your understanding of the data/AI domain. * Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an ability to draw insights from data. You have an analytical mindset and are comfortable handling data-driven analysis to support decision making. * Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You can present complex ideas clearly and can adapt your message to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience creating impactful presentations or reports is a must. You also enjoy working collaboratively in teams and liaising with clients. * Languages: Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory; French is a strong plus. * Work Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in Switzerland. Why Join Us * Strategy with a Data Edge: Artefact is not a traditional strategy consultancy nor a pure tech player — we sit uniquely at the crossroads, giving you the chance to build boardroom-level strategy expertise while being at the forefront of AI and digital transformation. * Zurich Office Impact: As part of a growing Swiss team, you will have visibility and impact from day one. You will help shape Artefact’s footprint in the region and work directly with senior leadership. * Learning & Growth: Regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure.• Culture of Doers: Innovation, Action, Collaboration. We are entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and committed to delivering impact — while supporting each other’s growth. This position is based in Zürich. Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the criteria! We value motivation, pragmatic problem-solving, and potential above all else. We’d love to hear from you and learn more about your passion for driving the AI revolution.