Wolt’s Growth Marketing function has scaled to a global organization of 70+ people across Performance Marketing, CRM, Martech, and Media. To manage this scale effectively, the Director of Growth requires a "right hand" to ensure the organization remains lean, happy,  aligned, and focused on business outcomes rather than just activity.

This is not a traditional administrative role; it is a high-leverage position designed to act as a force multiplier for the Sr Director of Growth. You will oversee the operational heartbeat of the department, ensuring that global strategies are executed with precision. You are responsible for building the systems that allow 70+ experts to move in the same direction, removing the friction that comes with a multi-market matrix, and ensuring that our most critical growth levers are prioritized and measured with executive rigor.

What you’ll be doing

• Set up the meeting structures and reporting flows so the team spends less time "giving updates" and more time making decisions on trade-offs and business impact.
• Own the quarterly and annual planning process, making sure every team’s goal is directly tied to growing our user base and revenue.
• Make sure teams are using the global playbooks and quality checks we built, closing the gap between strategy and real-world execution.
• Help the Sr Director decide where to hire next and how to move people between projects as our technical and business needs change.
• Take complicated data and technical project updates and turn them into simple, one-page briefs or slides so the Sr Director can quickly update the executive-level stakeholders.
• Identify when teams are working in silos or when we are over-messaging our users, and build the processes to fix it before it hurts our numbers.
• Lead people practice, ensuring we have a strong, connected team culture, and that team members see a long-term future to grow their careers within Wolt.

Our humble expectations

• 5+ years of experience in operations, strategy, project management, or growth marketing in a high-growth tech environment.
• Proven ability to navigate a large, global matrix organization and drive alignment across multiple senior teams without needing direct reporting authority.
• A strong "owner" mindset with the ability to build organizational structure and culture from scratch in fast-paced or ambiguous situations.
• Deep commercial acumen, with the ability to look past vanity metrics and focus on incrementality, payback, and long-term business value.
• Exceptional communication skills, specifically the ability to filter out noise and present only the most critical decisions and narratives to executive leadership.
• Experience in organizational design or "people ops," with a genuine interest in building career frameworks and fostering a high-performance team culture.
• A high level of analytical literacy, comfortable enough with data tools and technical roadmaps to stress-test the plans presented by functional leads.
• A bias for simplicity, with a track record of removing bureaucracy and "corporate fluff" to help teams move faster.

What we offer

This is a rare, high-impact chance to be the right hand to the Director of Growth Marketing and the engine behind a global team of 80 people. You won’t just be pushing paper; you will be the architect of how we actually get things done, turning a complex web of teams, domains and markets into a fast-moving growth machine.

From running the planning cycles that drive our revenue to building the team culture and career paths that keep our 70+ experts motivated, you will have the freedom to fix what’s broken and the influence to shape how Wolt grows. If you’re a natural operator who loves cutting through the noise, turning messy data into clear plans, and building both smart systems and strong teams, this role gives you a front-row seat to global leadership.

Next steps

Our hiring process prioritizes quality over speed to ensure we find the right long-term fit for this critical role. Candidates move through the process one step at a time, typically starting with an initial screen and a hiring manager interview, followed by a peer interview and a take-home case study presentation, concluding with a final value-fit conversation.

The Global Support team drives Wolt’s long-term strategy, scalable processes, and sustainable business models across our 30+ markets. We work closely with regional teams, and functional leaders across Product, Analytics, Legal, Other Global functions and more to execute high-impact, company-wide initiatives.

We’re looking for a Strategy & Operations Manager to join our Global Support team. In this role, you will redefine how we collect, analyze, and act on refunds and contact rate, working closely with regional and product teams to improve customer experience - ensuring their voices shape our decisions and initiatives. 

Strategy and Operations Managers are critical in standardising and improving our operating models across our markets. To be successful in this role is to have an impact across multiple markets in a way that positively impacts our overall customer experience and helps us become more financially efficient as a business. 

What you’ll be doing

The Employee’s duties and responsibilities include among other things:

• Optimize Contact Rate Reduction: Systematically analyze and address key drivers of customer support inquiries. Develop and implement high-impact process improvements, prioritize automation opportunities, and collaborate with the Support Product team to enhance self-service solutions.
• Drive Data-Backed Operational Excellence: Establish and refine KPIs to monitor performance, conduct deep-dive analyses to identify trends, and generate actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong partnerships with Regional Support, Product, Analytics, Merchant Operations, and Delivery Operations teams to drive alignment on key business objectives.
• Expand Outsourcing Capabilities: Strategically assess and implement internal and external outsourcing opportunities to optimize cost, efficiency, and service quality.
• Ensure Agile Response to Business Needs: Maintain a proactive and flexible approach to addressing urgent operational challenges—whether responding to performance fluctuations in specific markets, supporting new product launches, or facilitating entry into new markets.
• Scale Wolt’s Operational Model: Identify and execute opportunities to enhance tools, products, and workflows across functions, ensuring operational efficiency and scalability as the business grows.

Qualifications 

• Experience in Strategy & Operations – 4+ years of experience in business development, strategy, or operations, with a track record of driving growth, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Experience in tech, support, or delivery is a plus, but not required
• Data-driven & Analytical – Strong skills in analytics, research, and problem-solving. You use data to drive strategy, monitor performance, and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Project Management & Execution – Ability to lead projects, work cross-functionally, and manage multiple priorities. You thrive in structured problem-solving and have a bias for action.
• Excellent Communication – Strong storytelling and data-backed decision-making. You communicate insights and strategic visions clearly at all levels.
• Stakeholder Management – Experience working with regional teams, product managers, and leadership to drive alignment and impact.
• Tooling –  Proficiency in Looker, SQL, or similar business analytics tools to extract insights and drive action is a plus.
• Additional Requirements – Fluency in English and valid EU work authorization. 

Additional Information

If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment, taking ownership, and being part of an extremely ambitious team, then click below to apply and get the conversation going!

We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, so send through your application along with your CV as soon as possible! 💙

We are seeking a versatile Tax Technology Manager to support our growing EMEA and beyond scope. This role connects tax, technology, and data — ensuring our systems and processes enable compliant, efficient, and scalable  across the region.

The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of indirect tax (particularly VAT and e-invoicing) with an ability to partner cross-functionally and translate tax requirements into smart, tech-enabled solutions. You don’t need to be a developer or automation engineer — but you must be able to see opportunities, shape solutions, and drive them to execution by partnering with tax, engineering, accounting, data ops, and automation teams etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of tax-related technology solutions, ensuring compliance with new or changing legislation (e.g., e-invoicing, digital reporting, VAT mandates).
• Represent Tax in engineering, product, and finance initiatives — ensuring that new business rollouts and systems capture all relevant tax requirements.
• Partner with vendors and internal system owners to integrate and maintain compliance tools
• Support data governance and system control frameworks, ensuring audit (SOC) readiness, traceability, and documentation across tax technology systems.
• Drive standardization of tax processes and tools across entities and regions (Wolt, DoorDash, Deliveroo).
• Build strong partnerships with engineering, data, automation, and finance teams to ensure tax technology needs are prioritized and delivered effectively.
• Act as a bridge between tax and technology — translating regulatory and compliance requirements into actionable system and process specifications.
• Collaborate with local tax teams to ensure regional regulatory nuances are accurately reflected in the design and functionality of tax technology solutions.
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities across tax processes and drive them from concept through delivery while collaborating with the automation and data ops to teams to develop scalable solutions..
• Promote adoption and consistent use of tax technology solutions across regional and global tax teams.
• Provide training, documentation, and user support for new tools and processes.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement — gathering feedback, measuring outcomes, and iterating on solutions post-implementation.
• Develop and maintain a joint roadmap with cross-functional teams, balancing strategic priorities and operational capacity.
• Ensure strong governance around tax technology initiatives, including change management, security, and compliance oversight.

Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of indirect tax (especially VAT), e-invoicing, and digital tax compliance frameworks in the EMEA region.  Understanding of other areas in tax such as Direct Tax, DAC7 etc is a plus
• Understanding of commercial tax engines (ie Vertex)
• Proven track record of supporting or optimizing tax technology solutions in a multinational environment.
• Familiarity with data flows and ability to partner effectively with data and automation teams.
• Strong analytical mindset
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to explain complex tax technology topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  Accounting/tax qualification or relevant technology certification preferred.
• Understanding and display of using AI tools

This role will require traveling dependent on where the employee is based. We anticipate a 25% travel rate if the candidate is based in either Helsinki or London.

About the Team

The Technology and Insights team consists of People Technology, People Analytics, People Apps and Corporate IT teams. Through our technology, services and products, we touch every aspect of the employee lifecycle, from core people platforms like Workday and Greenhouse, to custom people products, hardware and software distribution, IT service desk and everything in between. We're a global team supporting our workforce in 30+ countries across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Our obsession is providing world-class experiences to our users through continuous efficiencies, automation and cutting-edge technology including AI.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role based in Helsinki, Finland, with relocation support available.

We're looking for a Program Manager, Technology & Insights to join our EMEA team, based in Helsinki. Reporting to the Senior Manager for Global Technology Strategy & Operations.

In this role, you will own and deliver complex, enterprise-scale technical programmes across our EMEA and global operations. You will be joining the Technology & Insights function, working autonomously across multiple brands (DoorDash, Wolt, Deliveroo) and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes at VP+ level. You will be part of the mission in shaping how we scale our technology operations across regions, driving both strategic planning and hands-on delivery.

We are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, has experience building operational capability from scratch, and is ready to move from advisory into an in-house role with real ownership.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

Lead Major Programmes Independently: You will own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programmes, from integration workstreams to platform transitions . You will operate with significant autonomy, bringing structure to ambiguous problem spaces and driving outcomes without requiring constant oversight.

Operate at Senior Stakeholder Level: You will engage directly with senior leaders across Technology, HR, Finance and Operations. You will build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and represent the Technology & Insights function in cross-functional forums.

Drive Regional and Cross-Brand Coordination: You will anchor EMEA capability for the team, working across Helsinki and London, and coordinating across US timezones as needed. You will navigate the complexity of operating across multiple brands and entities, ensuring alignment and effective delivery.

Shape Strategy Alongside Execution: You will contribute to strategic planning for the function, identifying opportunities for operational improvement, automation and efficiency. You will balance hands-on programme delivery with thinking ahead on capability building and team development.

Build and Scale Operational Excellence: You will establish governance frameworks, documentation standards and ways of working that enable the team to scale. You will mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to the growth of EMEA capability over time.

We're excited about you because…

• You have 5+ years of experience in program management, technical operations, or strategy & operations roles, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex programmes.
• You have experience in a top-tier consultancy or professional services firm and are motivated to transition in-house for greater ownership, stability and impact.
• You are comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level, with experience influencing and advising VP+ leaders across functions.
• You have led programmes across multiple entities, regions or business units, and understand the complexity of cross-brand or post-merger environments.
• You have experience with enterprise technology implementations—ideally within HR, Finance or IT domains (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Jira, Okta, Google Workspace or similar).
• You are exceptional at bringing structure to ambiguity—scoping problems, building plans, and driving execution in fast-moving environments where the playbook doesn't yet exist.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear documentation, frameworks and executive updates.
• You are proactive, self-directed and low-ego—comfortable rolling up your sleeves while also thinking strategically about where we need to go.
• You have experience mentoring or informally leading others, and are excited about contributing to team growth as EMEA capability scales.

Nice to Have

• Experience working across Nordic and UK markets
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet)
• Background in post-merger integration or large-scale transformation programmes
• Previous exposure to AI tooling, automation or operational technology initiatives

About This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to step into a senior position within a global function, with visibility across DoorDash, Wolt and Deliveroo. You will work closely with the Senior Manager based in London, with significant scope to shape the role and build capability. For the right candidate, this is a platform for continued growth as the team and function evolve.

The global merchant team ensures best-in-class restaurant and store selection for consumers while building products and services that help merchants grow their businesses profitably. We collaborate closely with commercial teams in 29 countries across our five global subteams:

• Merchant S&O (Strategy & Operations) – Drives merchant strategy, experience, performance tracking, and commercial go-to-market approaches.
• Sales S&O – Develops sales processes, tools, and enablement programs to improve productivity.
• Merchant Operations – Focuses on onboarding, in-store flows, self-service tooling, and integrations.
• Enterprise – Works with global merchant partners to grow our joint business.
• B2B – Develops new merchant service offerings, such as logistics as a service (Drive).

We are seeking a data-driven manager to optimize global account management processes and enable local teams to grow merchant businesses and reduce churn. This role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing scalable strategies and programs that drive operational excellence and business growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement global programs and processes, creating strategies that drive merchant sales growth, improve profitability, and reduce churn across +30 markets.
• Identify and scale best practices from different markets across the company.
• Lead and manage cross-functional projects with product, analytics, marketing, legal, and finance teams.
• Use data insights to make informed business decisions, enhance reporting, and address data gaps.
• Train and support local account management teams by developing a centralized resource hub.
• This role will report to the Head of Global Account Management, Merchant S&O.

Our humble expectations

• 3+ years in management consulting, with a focus on operational improvement and process optimization, preferably in tech, platform businesses, or global retail/FMCG.
• 1-2 years of experience in account management or sales within a tech/platform ecosystem or global retailer. Startup/scale-up experience is a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical execution skills, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint). Experience with Looker or SQL is a bonus.
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce) or project management platforms (Monday.com) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence teams across all levels an absolute must.
• Strong ownership mindset, able to work independently while managing multiple projects.

Next steps

If you are excited about working with the nicest of people, in a high-growth environment, taking ownership, and being part of an ambitious team, then click below to apply and let’s get the conversation going!

Senior Technical Account Manager - EMEA

We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers, builders, and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity, by providing a cloud data platform that makes open-source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone.

The Role: We are looking for a customer-centric Senior Technical Account Manager (TAM) with a direct focus on our largest enterprise customers. The TAM is a technical professional who helps optimize Aiven’s customer experience and accelerate time-to-value when using Aiven’s Open Source services. You will act as a single point of contact and customer advocate, providing direct access into Aiven business functions such as Support, Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Executive Staff.

What You'll Do:

• Build Relationships: Help customers succeed by building successful relationships throughout the entire customer journey.
• Technical Strategy: Develop a deep technical understanding of the customer’s business priorities, operational models, cloud architecture, and technical initiatives.
• Operational Advisory: Maintain awareness of customer operations to assist with operational planning and risk management, acting as an advisor for deployments.
• Cross-Functional Advocacy: Act as a conduit into Aiven’s Sales, Support, Engineering, and Product Management teams to represent customer interests.
• Operational Reviews: Conduct regular reviews on incidents, field advisories, security vulnerabilities, and root-cause analysis.
• Sales Collaboration: Participate in sales account planning and support account penetration and pipeline growth strategies.
• Travel: Travel up to 10% of the time to meet with customers.

What We're Looking For:

• Technical Expertise: A deep conceptual and hands-on understanding of Apache Kafka and at least one of the following: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, or OpenSearch.
• Consulting Background: Proven experience in technology sales, pre-sales, or technical consulting.
• Development Skills: Fluency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Ruby.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Knowledge of public clouds (AWS, Google, or Azure) and experience with Linux operating systems, networking basics (DNS, VPC), and relational databases.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate technical requirements to both customers and internal Product teams.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, determine urgency, and execute detailed action plans.
• Nice to Have: Previous experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and migration experience (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL).

Amazing! What’s next: If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours, send us your resume and we’ll get in touch! You can generally expect 4 stages with us:

1. 30-45 minute call with a Talent Partner.
2. 45-minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager.
3. 1-hour Skills interview/presentation with the wider team.
4. 1-hour Company Values interview.

Global Benefits: Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:

• Equity: Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• Flexibility: Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
• Gear: Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Learning: Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
• Wellbeing: Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off: Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time).
• Open Source: Get paid to contribute to open-source projects via our Plankton program.
• Volunteering: Use up to 5 days per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.

How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams: There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person. Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities: Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. If you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

The Role

As the Global Events Manager, you are the lead producer of Aiven’s physical and virtual brand experience. You don't just book booths; you architect high-impact environments that cut through the noise of the industry. You are a master of high-velocity project management, capable of juggling a diverse portfolio from large 3rd party conferences (AWS re:Invent, Kafka Summit) to intimate 1st party Aiven-hosted events (Customer Advisory Boards, User Roadshows, Annual Sales Kick-off). We are looking for a high-agency, creative powerhouse who will dive deep into Aiven’s value proposition and personas to ensure every event is perfectly aligned with our audience. You are a natural brand ambassador, as comfortable managing a construction vendor as you are welcoming a CTO to our lounge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Aiven’s global event portfolio, encompassing 3rd party industry trade shows and 1st party proprietary programs.
• Own the "Aiven Experience" for our internal and external 1st party events, including Customer Advisory Boards (CABs), Aiven’s User Conference, localized Community Roadshows and our Annual Employee Kick-off.
• Go beyond the logistics. You will study our core personas (Developers, Architects, CTOs) and our internal culture to ensure every event, from a technical user conference to an internal summit, is tailored to the specific audience.
• Develop out-of-the-box concepts that make Aiven the most talked-about brand on-site. You aren't afraid to take risks to ensure our physical presence reflects our status as a market leader.
• Lead end-to-end execution for multiple concurrent events globally. You are the source of truth for timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring zero loss in quality under pressure.
• Act as a proactive host on the event floor. You will learn Aiven’s high-level value prop to comfortably engage prospects, qualify their interest, and facilitate seamless introductions to our technical and sales teams.
• Direct a network of global vendors and boutique agencies with high standards. You ensure every asset, from a sticker to a 40x40 booth, is Aiven Gold Standard.
• Partner with Revenue Marketing and Ops to ensure every event has clear, measurable goals. Set performance targets, own lead capture, and deliver impact reports that quantify ROI, pipeline influence, or customer expansion to guide future investment decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• 6+ years in tech event management. Proven experience running both large-scale trade show presences and high-touch proprietary events (User Conferences/SKOs).
• Proven ability to track and report on funnel impact. You are comfortable analyzing ROI and making evidence based recommendations on where to invest the event budget.
• Obsessive attention to detail. You have a "one-inch-off-is-wrong" mentality, spotting small errors in seating charts or booth graphics before they become problems.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are a power user of project management tools and processes to keep multiple plates spinning.
• A track record of thinking laterally to solve problems and create unique, un-missable experiences.
• High agency and problem solving. On-site, you are the person who makes it happen, finding solutions to the impossible while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn a technical product’s value proposition and speak confidently about it at a high level.
• Willingness to travel. Ready to be on the ground globally (30-40%) to lead from the front.

Amazing! What’s next:

If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours, send us your resume and we’ll get in touch!

Global Benefits:

Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
• Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
• Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
• Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
• Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.

How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams:

There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person.  Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities:

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

#LI-Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced H&S Manager to lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety activities across Data Center projects. This role is accountable for the safe, timely, and compliant delivery of H&S programs during construction and commissioning phases. Acting as the senior authority on-site for H&S, you will ensure flawless execution aligned with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement H&S strategies for Data Center projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards and local regulations.
• Act as the primary H&S authority on-site, providing leadership and guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Oversee preparation and approval of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), permits, and vendor documentation.
• Conduct and lead site audits, inspections, and performance reviews; report KPIs and safety metrics to senior leadership.
• Direct accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Represent H&S at client and contractor meetings, influencing decision-making on safety performance and risk mitigation.
• Design and deliver advanced H&S training programs for management and site teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and environmental sustainability.
• Supervise H&S specialists and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project safety objectives.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 5+ years in H&S leadership roles within Data Center, semiconductor, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and LOTO procedures.
• Proven ability to manage teams, influence stakeholders, and implement strategic safety programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for engaging with diverse teams and clients.
• Ability to deliver training modules to all levels of the organization.

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

#LI-DNP

We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers, builders, and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity, by providing a cloud data platform that makes open-source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone. 

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead the team who create the partner-facing Aiven platform. This role has a strong emphasis on customer engagement and satisfaction, and balances requirements from multiple stakeholders to deliver the best roadmap for our partners. Reporting to the Director of Partner Product & Engineering Management, you will be the pivotal link between our engineering teams and our partners, ensuring seamless delivery and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.

As the leader of the Partner Platform Development team, you will drive the technical execution of existing and complex new partner integrations, serving as the primary engine for our expansion. This role combines technical leadership with operational excellence; you will manage a pipeline of new region launches, service extensions, and critical platform upgrades while collaborating directly on the overall product roadmap.

What You’ll Do:

Customer management & communication

• Requirements gathering & communication: Collaborate with OEMs to gather detailed requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment between partner expectations and engineering deliverables.
• Partner feedback & advocacy: Proactively solicit and analyze customer feedback, acting as an advocate for OEM needs within the engineering organization.
• Regular status updates & reporting: Provide regular status updates to OEMs, including project progress, milestones, and potential risks, ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.

Engineering Resource Management & Optimization

• Resource allocation & capacity planning: Effectively allocate engineering resources across projects and initiatives, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with OEM delivery priorities.
• Team structure & skill development: Assess and optimize the team structure, identifying skill gaps and implementing training and development programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Performance management & motivation: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a positive and motivating work environment to maximize team productivity.

Delivery Execution & Process Improvement

• Project planning & execution: Lead the planning and execution of OEM-focused engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Delivery orchestration: Orchestrate and coordinate deliveries across OEM partners and product domains (e.g., Streaming, Database Engines, Platform), ensuring seamless integration, and alignment with OEM requirements.
• Delivery process optimization: Continuously analyze and improve delivery processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Risk management & mitigation: Proactively identify and assess potential risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure on-time deliveries.

Team Leadership & Development

• Technical decision making: Foster a culture of technical decision-making within the team, empowering engineers to contribute their expertise and insights. Provide clear guidance and make final decisions when necessary, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Psychological safety: Cultivate a psychologically safe environment where team members feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and providing open and honest feedback.
• Talent acquisition: Actively seek and recruit high-potential engineering talent to strengthen the team's capabilities and drive innovation.
• Interviewing & onboarding: Lead managerial interviews for engineering candidates, and train the team on effective technical interviewing techniques. Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure new hires are quickly integrated and productive.

What We’re Looking For: 

Leadership skills:

• People Leadership: A proven track record of leading diverse and distributed teams, to successfully deliver software products.
• Product Thinking: A strong product sense that enables you to drive the direction of the products towards meeting customer needs 
• Communication: Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage directly with customers.
• Adaptability: The ability to bring order and clarity to a dynamic, ambiguous environment, a trait essential in a fast-growing tech company.
• Team Building: Experience in recruiting engineering talent and a deep understanding of what it takes to build and retain high-performing teams.
• Agile Expertise: Experience with agile software development methodologies.

Technical skills:

• Cloud infrastructure Concepts: Good knowledge of VM-based cloud infrastructure fundamentals.
• Technologies: Experience with Python and PostgreSQL, in modular / distributed systems.
• Release & Quality: Deep understanding of release management and testing best practices to own the delivery pipeline.
• Problem-Solving: A genuine interest in solving complex technical challenges with customer-focused solutions.

Amazing! What’s next:

If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours, send us your resume and we’ll get in touch!

Global Benefits:

Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
• Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
• Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
• Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
• Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.

How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams:

There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person.  Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities:

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.