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Director of Engineering - Energy & Commodities

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Publicis Sapient

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Hamburg

AI generated summary

  • You must be fluent in German and English, have consulting experience with C-level clients, and a track record in energy tech strategies, cloud architectures, and engineering transformation.
  • You will define architectural solutions, lead large-scale technical delivery, drive modern tech adoption, support business growth, and manage geographically distributed engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Fluency in both German and English
  • A strong track record in consulting organisations with proven experience of interfacing with and advising senior client stakeholders up to the C Level
  • Experience in defining technology strategies for clients, with a focus on modern architectures (micro-services based, cloud-hosted, Data technologies)
  • Technical management and delivery experience of globally distributed engineering teams of up to 50 people or more
  • Strong presentation, client pitching skills and Agile Delivery experience
  • Understanding of key Energy business functions such as:
  • Power Generation including Renewables (Facilities, Maintenance, Innovation)
  • Transmission (Grid Management, Infrastructure, System Balancing)
  • Distribution (Local networks, Maintenance & Repairs)
  • Research & Development (Innovation, Sustainability Initiatives)
  • Retail & Supply (Sales, Contract Management)
  • A proven track record of delivering enterprise scale engineering transformation projects using contemporary technologies and methodologies such as:
  • Data technologies across streaming and batch-oriented realms cutting across data acquisition, storage, processing, consumption patterns in operational and analytical domains and cloud-related data services (AWS / Azure / GCP)
  • Distributed data processing frameworks like Spark, Storm, Flink, Snowflake across batch and streaming realms
  • End to end data architecture including Analytics, ML and Activation tools in overall Data-driven Digital Business Transformation (DBT)
  • Scala & Python (Java a nice to have)
  • DevSecOps/automation experience for large scale delivery (CI, CD, Observability, Aggregated Logging & Engineering Metrics)
  • Quality Engineering (e.g. Test Pyramid, Automated Testing etc.)
  • Distributed messaging/streaming frameworks like Kafka, Pulsar, Google Pub/Sub, Azure EventHub, AWS Kinesis are useful
  • Experience building CDP's (Customer Data Platforms)
  • Knowledge Energy Trading functions (e.g. Operations & Risk Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Management & Optimisation)
  • Experience contributing to thought leadership articles, blog posts and customer connect forums, speaking at meetups & conferences
  • You will also showcase a robust history of achieving business outcomes and driving growth, propelled by personal initiative, a capacity to work efficiently, a collaborative mindset and a proactive commitment to taking ownership of business results.

Responsibilities

  • Your role will carry a core focus on defining and delivering architectural solutions, structuring technology and engineering teams and managing large-scale technical delivery for our DACH Energy & Commodities (E&C) business and clients.
  • You will also be responsible for thought leadership, driving the adoption of modern architecture and technology trends such as Microservices architecture, Data, AI, Cloud, DevOps and innovative engineering transformation at scale.
  • Along with driving best fit solutions for our clients, you will also work closely with business development leads, client partners and programme delivery managers to realise new business opportunities and help grow client accounts.
  • You will work closely with senior stakeholders (to the C-Suite) to pitch, design and deliver solutions that will transform our E&C clients' businesses, while also assuming the role of technical delivery lead for geographically distributed engineering teams.
  • Your key strengths will be in leading large scale technical strategy, design, planning and delivery, driving best practices adoption, and ensuring the growth of teams and talent.
  • You will also pride yourself in contributing thought leadership and in helping to instil a long-term vision for our Energy & Commodities technology capabilities at Publicis Sapient.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Director of Engineering role in the Energy & Commodities sector?

The primary focus is on defining and delivering architectural solutions, structuring technology and engineering teams, and managing large-scale technical delivery for the DACH Energy & Commodities business and clients.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be fluent in both German and English, have a strong track record in consulting organizations, experience with technology strategies, and technical management experience of globally distributed engineering teams.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates?

Candidates should have experience in delivering enterprise-scale engineering transformation projects using contemporary technologies, as well as strong presentation and client pitching skills.

Are there specific technologies or methodologies that candidates should be familiar with?

Yes, candidates should be familiar with modern architectures (microservices, cloud-hosted solutions), data technologies, distributed data processing frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and quality engineering methodologies.

Is experience in the Energy sector important for this role?

Yes, a solid understanding of key Energy business functions, including Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Retail & Supply, is important for success in this role.

What kind of team will the Director of Engineering be managing?

The Director will manage large-scale, globally distributed engineering teams of up to 50 people or more.

What are some of the benefits of working at Publicis Sapient?

Benefits include working with cutting-edge technology, numerous learning opportunities, discounts on travel and leisure activities, health initiatives, and a vibrant workplace culture.

How does Publicis Sapient support professional growth?

The company provides many learning opportunities to deepen skills and support professional growth, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Are there opportunities for thought leadership in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to contribute to thought leadership articles, speak at conferences, and engage in customer connect forums.

Where are the potential job locations for this position?

Potential job locations include Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, Cologne, and Hamburg.

Publicis Sapient

Helping organizations thrive in a digital-first world through Digital Business Transformation

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Publicis Sapient is a digital business transformation company. We partner with global organizations to help them create and sustain competitive advantage in a world that is increasingly digital. We operate through our expert SPEED capabilities: Strategy and Consulting, Product, Experience, Engineering and Data, which combined with our culture of curiosity and deep industry knowledge, enables us to deliver meaningful impact to our clients’ businesses through reimagining the products and experiences their customers truly value. Our agile, data-driven approach equips our clients’ businesses for change, making digital the core of how they think and what they do. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe with 20,000 people and over 50 offices worldwide.