Director, Engineering Operations

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Blinq Full time

The first interaction two people have is the bedrock of all strong business relationships. If you can make that experience special, you can start to build a great second interaction, and so on. Blinq is the tool to help people do that. We're building a platform that allows you to share a snapshot of who you are with anyone, anywhere via digital business cards, dynamic email signatures, and virtual backgrounds. Join us on our mission to help the world connect.

Role Overview:

This role is a key leadership position within the Engineering department, owning the operational backbone that enables our engineers to innovate and deliver at scale. The Director of Engineering Operations will drive operational excellence, manage special projects, ensure compliance, and support strategic initiatives such as global expansion. This role has a strong operational focus, ensuring that the Engineering department runs smoothly and efficiently.

This is a hybrid role with work from our Melbourne or Sydney locations.

What You Will Own:

Operational Excellence:
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering department, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
  • Manage the Engineering department's budget and resource allocation
  • Drive operational improvements and efficiencies within the department
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers
Special Projects:
  • Lead and manage special projects that are critical to the Engineering department's success
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes
Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure the Engineering department complies with all relevant regulations and standards
  • Manage the R&D tax incentive programs to maximize returns
  • Oversee SOC2 compliance and other security initiatives
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks within the department
Strategic Initiatives:
  • Support the strategic goals of the Engineering department and the wider organization
  • Provide operational support for global expansion initiatives
  • Manage engineering investments to align with strategic priorities
Team Leadership:
  • Be a cultural leader in the organization and a key member of the engineering leadership team.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor and develop team members to reach their full potential
What We Look for In You:
  • 5+ years of experience in Engineering Operations or a related field
  • Proven track record of leading and managing successful teams
  • Strong operational and project management skills
  • Experience with financial management and budgeting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with SOC2 compliance and risk management is a plus
  • Experience with global expansion initiatives is a plus

We welcome individuals at all experience levels and take pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. Join us on this remarkable journey as we reshape the way people connect and network.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Software Development
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