Senior Development Manager

Are you an experienced manager within R&D? Do you thrive in leading experienced teams, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment where accomplished talents can continue to grow? 

Then you are exactly who we are looking for!  

As our new Manager for the Scandinavian Research & Development (R&D) department at EG Retail & Wholesale, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment. Reporting directly to the Head of R&D, you will be responsible for leading the team initiatives within the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Your strategic contributions will be integral to driving the success and growth of the R&D team, promoting a culture of excellence. 

About Retail & Wholesale 

Join EG Retail & Wholesale, a dynamic organization with over 300 committed employees, where your contributions will make a significant impact. As a key member of our R&D department, you will help drive our commitment to cloud-based technology, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance the daily operations for major retail brands across the Nordics in segments such as groceries, fashion, and building supplies. 

As we work towards becoming a pure SaaS business, we are embarking on an exciting journey of modernization and transformation, and your leadership will be essential in shaping the future of both our retail & wholesale products and our organization.  

You will oversee a dedicated team of approximately 45 employees across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with a manager reporting directly to you. 

You will be driving the R&D success, by leading and managing the below areas of responsibility. 

• Tech roadmap and strategy: participate in shaping EG Retail & Wholesale’s tech strategy together with the R&D management team and architects. 
• Resource planning: together with the R&D management team, you will plan and execute changes to optimize the way our dev teams are constituted and organized.  
• Performance Management: Manage performance processes, set clear goals, and develop succession plans within the R&D department. 
• Agile leadership: help and assist the development teams improve in agile methodologies and processes. 
• Support the Development of the Competence Center in India: Support our scale-up of teams in India, ensuring performance and alignment with EG's global strategy. 

You are the ideal candidate if you: 

The expectation is that you currently hold a position as a Development Manager or CTO in a software company and have an engineering or computer science education. 

Besides that, you also; 

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and project management expertise to drive development projects aligned with business goals, ensuring timely delivery and efficient use of resources. 
• Have a solid understanding of Agile software development and processes, relevant technology stacks, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture to support technical decisions and support scalable, high-quality solutions. 
• Are skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts when needed. 
• Show a proactive approach to identifying challenges, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, while staying up to date with the latest industry trends. 
• Exhibit flexibility and resilience in managing change, with strong industry awareness and a customer-focused mindset to ensure development efforts drive tangible business value. 
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills in English. 

What can you expect from us?  

We strive to be an excellent workplace, and you can expect the following from us: 

• A dynamic environment in a rapidly growing software company, investing in your professional and personal development through challenging tasks and the opportunity to make your own mark on the job. 
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork, diversity, and innovation. 
• A hybrid working model with high flexibility to support your life-work balance. 
• An opportunity to work in a market-leading company with a strong track record of success and continuous growth. 

Contact 

If you would like more information before you apply, please contact Head of R&D, Pascal Collberg on +46 723 52 67 08 or email pacol@eg.se. We evaluate the applications on an ongoing basis and recruit when the right candidate is found, so please send your CV and application as soon as possible. All inquiries are handled confidentially.  

We craft the vertical software of tomorrow, bringing sustainable impact to customers and society. We always strive to improve: We are a dedicated team of innovators and problem solvers. As an integral part of our culture, we take responsibility for our contribution to customers, each other, and the society we live in.