Tech People Manager

Kramp is seeking a People Manager (Tech) to lead and support software engineering teams in a dynamic tech environment. The role involves coaching engineers, driving people strategy, and fostering collaboration across Agile teams. Requires at least 5 years of experience managing 20+ FTE in tech/digital or e-commerce, with hands-on Agile leadership experience.

HybridFull-timeMid LevelAgileScrum

Tech People Manager

Kramp is seeking a People Manager (Tech) to lead and support software engineering teams in a dynamic tech environment. The role involves coaching engineers, driving people strategy, and fostering collaboration across Agile teams. Requires at least 5 years of experience managing 20+ FTE in tech/digital or e-commerce, with hands-on Agile leadership experience.

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HybridFull-timeMid LevelAgile

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Hybrid (2-3 days in the office weekly) and requires being present both at our Utrecht office and our HQ in Varsseveld (once per two weeks)

Experience Required

5 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of experience in managing resources (20+FTE) in a tech/digital or e-commerce environment

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

AgileScrumAgile LeadershipAgile CoachScrum MasterProduct OwnerPeople StrategyCapacity PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee Net Promoter Score (NPS)Team HealthRetention RatesPersonal DevelopmentGrowth Framework

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship-buildingTrusted advisorLead by exampleContinuous learningPersonal growthFoster a culture of feedbackProactiveAdaptableInclusiveCoachingEmpoweringFacilitatingCollaboration

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and manage a group of around 20 Software Engineers distributed over 2 to 3 teams, ensuring they perform at their best, thriving their potential and achieving their goals.
•Advocate for both people and company needs, ensuring a balanced approach that supports both the growth of tech specialists and company strategy.
•Collaborate closely with Product Owners to ensure the teams are delivering the expected quality.
•Facilitate and support the Agile Way of working of teams where needed, by being present and participating in team meetings or events, or facilitate workshops and sessions on topics like feedback, way of working or other (agile) practices.
•Foster the happiness and satisfaction of engineers, providing opportunities for them to transition between teams if desired.
•Track key metrics such as employee net promoter score (NPS), team health, retention rates, and the personal development of team members.
•Work with the HR Team to ensure the Software Engineers are set for success and aligned with the company’s expansion.
•Oversee capacity planning and coordinate the performance cycle for employees as well as help lead to the implementation of the growth framework.

People ManagerTechHuman ResourcesAgileSoftware EngineeringWholesaleUtrechtHybridFull-timeLeadership