131231 Engineering Manager

Role overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation. Oversees teams of engineers, related professionals and support personnel to deliver engineering projects in a range of industries and engineering disciplines.

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Tasks

• Determines, implements and monitors engineering strategies, policies, plans and technical operations, while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and safety standards
• Manages and assigns tasks to engineering teams and oversees their schedules, activities and budgets
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of engineering teams and individuals
• Provides guidance on all technical issues related to engineering projects and requests advice from specialist engineers when required
• Oversees, plans, controls and evaluates engineering projects, and instructs engineering teams throughout the project's operation
• Collaborates with other departments, represents the organisation in engineering related matters, and liaises with stakeholders to achieve organisational goals

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How to use this occupation page

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