About the position
This role will join the Grainger Technology Group (GTG) in the department of Product Engineering. GTG builds powerful digital capabilities and advances technology-driven outcomes. It focuses on delivering compelling, value-added MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) solutions by investing in three core areas: Team Member Tools, Information Assets, and Customer Experiences. These areas are built and improved through cycles of experimentation and innovation. An Engineering Manager in Product Engineering plays a critical leadership role in driving high-impact outcomes across the GTG organization. Engineering Managers partner closely with Product Management, UX, Machine Learning, and other cross-functional stakeholders to build and evolve platforms, applications, and services that power the Grainger customer and team member experience. These teams span a diverse range of problem domains, from search and navigation to personalization, product content, pricing, and beyond. We are united by a shared mission: to deliver scalable, reliable, and performant solutions that enable Grainger’s digital and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and Coach software and data engineers to build a collaborative, high-performing engineering team.
- Champion Engineering Excellence by fostering a strong understanding of best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles within your team.
- Nurture a culture of continuous improvement. Identify and execute opportunities to enhance development processes, increase efficiency, and deliver high-quality and secure software.
- Implement and oversee a robust system for monitoring the health of your team’s systems.
- Plan and allocate resources within engineering teams, considering skillsets, product requirements, and timelines to optimize productivity and delivery.
- Identify and assess potential risks related to product development, and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Collaborate with Product and business partners to prioritize features effectively and drive clarity on scope, tasks, and timelines for delivery.
- Establish clear communication channels and ensure alignment between engineering teams, architecture, UX, and product stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of engineering management experience.
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related study or equivalent project-related experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Ability to weigh multiple facets to make strong decisions in an enterprise environment with a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Ability to use data to make decisions about the work and impact.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct effective performance conversations.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills ensuring effective collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Demonstrated experience working with analytics or data engineering teams in building or deploying data intensive applications is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment.
- 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
