The Role
Lead and streamline engineering management to free the CTO for strategy. Oversee engineering pods, triage technical issues, guide solutions architecture, advocate for technical debt/backlog, and ensure teams ship products quickly while aligning architecture with business goals.
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About Anovium
Anovium is a technology consultancy that transforms operations through intelligent innovation. We specialize in helping logistics, transportation, and distribution companies modernize their operations while building foundations for future growth. By combining deep industry expertise with technical innovation, we deliver practical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
» Our Approach
We believe in the power of practical innovation. We focus on real results - helping traditional industries embrace modern technology without disrupting what makes them successful. Our approach is rooted in understanding your business first, then applying technology to solve real challenges.
» Our Culture
At Anovium, we're building a team of experts who understand both technology and industry. We value:
- Deep expertise paired with continuous learning
- Practical innovation over theoretical possibilities
- Long-term partnerships built on measurable results
- Balance of technical excellence and human understanding
» Who We're Looking For
We seek professionals who combine technical expertise with industry understanding. The ideal Anovium team member:
- Thrives on transforming complex business challenges into elegant solutions
- Values both technical excellence and practical business outcomes
- Brings a partnership mentality to client relationships
- Has a genuine interest in logistics, transportation, or healthcare technology
- Embraces our philosophy of sophisticated innovation with practical impact
Our team members don't just implement technology – they help traditional industries embrace the future while understanding their foundations. If you're excited about bringing meaningful technological transformation to established industries, we want to talk to you.
Engineering Director
TL/DR: You will report directly to the CTO at a well-funded early-stage startup logistics company. You'll be responsible for executing tasks and company-wide technology initiatives. You will oversee and lead teams that ship amazing products quickly.
The Opportunity
Are you a proactive and highly organized individual capable of taking on a director of engineering role?
Anovium is seeking a Director of Engineering, to assist in executing overarching company goals allowing the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to focus on strategic initiatives.
The Director of Engineering will be responsible for providing top-level support and streamlining day-to-day engineering management.
What You'll Do
Top-Level Support: prioritize and manage tasks to reduce the day-to-day engineering management burden on the CTO. Efficiently organize and structure information, allowing the CTO to focus on strategic and CTO-level responsibilities.
Engineering Pod Management: facilitate and oversee the management of engineering teams or "pods," ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.
Triaging Issues: assess and categorize engineering and technical issues, ensuring they are addressed promptly and effectively.
Leading Solutions Architecture: provide guidance and support in developing robust solutions architecture, aligning with business goals and technical requirements.
Advocate for Technical Debt and Backlog: represent the engineering team's perspective and requirements in product meetings, ensuring technical considerations are well-voiced and integrated into product decisions.
Requirements
- Deep understanding and experience in logistics or related fields.
- Deep understanding of transportation management systems.
- Experience working within a startup culture, building and deploying quickly.
- Multitasking and context-switching are second nature to you.
- Experience architecting efficient technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
- Meaningful previous experience overseeing engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a support role for senior technical leadership, at a director or senior management level.
- Understanding of solutions architecture and system design.
- Experience working with agile methodologies and tools.
- Experience optimizing processes and procedures.
- Years of previous experience leading multiple engineering teams in parallel.
Perks and Benefits:
- Remote-first work environment allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunities for personal growth and exploration, with a commitment to your development.
- Collaborative and communicative team dynamics that emphasize excellence.
Excited but Not a 100% Fit?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role and have a strong background in sales, business development, or account management, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and varied experiences that contribute to our team's success.
Skills Required
- Deep understanding and experience in logistics or related fields
- Deep understanding of transportation management systems
- Experience working within a startup culture, building and deploying quickly
- Multitasking and context-switching
- Experience architecting efficient technical solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies
- Meaningful previous experience overseeing engineering teams
- Previous experience in a support role for senior technical leadership at director or senior management level
- Understanding of solutions architecture and system design
- Experience working with agile methodologies and tools
- Experience optimizing processes and procedures
- Years of previous experience leading multiple engineering teams in parallel
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The Company
What We Do
Anovium is a logistics technology consultancy and digital innovation agency that partners with transportation and logistics companies to modernize their operations. They deliver high-impact technology solutions, including software development, AI, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure, to drive measurable business outcomes. Their mission is to empower businesses to improve efficiency through advanced digital solutions and a risk-managed approach to supply chain transformation.
