People Lead - Technology
Our purpose
Small business makes the world go 'round - it's the heart of the global economy. At Xero we want millions of small businesses to thrive through beautiful software, advice and connections. We aim to make being a small business more efficient and profitable, and more enjoyable too.
How you'll make an impact
You will be managing engineers across a number of pods. You will be responsible for supporting your direct reports in becoming awesome Xeros - empowering them to hone their engineering skills. You will work alongside other People, Product, and Engineering leaders to foster the growth of a world-class engineering culture in your wider Technology team.
What you'll do
- Champion principles and practices that make it possible for engineers to get great work done, while promoting a safe environment for people to experiment and learn .
- Assist with the development of a world-class engineering culture where engineers have the skills and autonomy needed to build high-quality products and services.
- Encourage the professional development of engineers under your care. Organise training as needed.
- Attract, recruit and retain capable individuals, building on and complementing the diversity of our team.
- Role-model exemplary leadership, supporting and growing the next generation of leaders at Xero.
Success looks like
- A Technology team that is well connected to other Product teams: Products and services developed by your Technology team are improved on and delivered incrementally. They solve real customer problems.
- Your people are working effectively and efficiently with a continuous improvement mind-set.
- Accurate and timely information is provided by your people to Product Owners, Product Managers and other stakeholders to enable them to set timeframes and/or scope expectations.
- Your direct reports are effectively managed and supported. Their performance is reviewed regularly, and feedback is continually provided in a timely manner.
- All engineers are empowered and challenged to do their best work. The right people are solving the right problems and their skills are continuously being developed through new learning and experimentation.
- There is opportunity for all engineers to grow at Xero. All direct reports should be helped to understand their personal career path and be encouraged to excel towards it.
- Good performance is recognised and celebrated. Poor performance is managed promptly and effectively.
- All engineers are motivated and engaged: Staff morale and staff retention is high.
What you'll bring with you
Critical competencies | Experience |
● Living the vision & values. Keeps Xero's vision and values at the forefront of decision-making and actions. Communicates and helps others understand the importance of the vision and values. Translates the vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviours. ● High EQ. You are self-aware, self-regulated, motivated and empathetic with great interpersonal skills. ● Growth mindset. Has a growth mindset - understands that competency is not fixed but is enhanced through dedication and hard work. Demonstrates a love of learning and resilience to adversity that is essential for great accomplishment. ● Relationship building. Successfully builds trust and credibility with direct reports, and stakeholders across all levels of the business. ● Leadership and coaching. Has an adaptive and collaborative style that meets the needs of the individual or group. Has a range of appropriate responses - knows when to step in and step back. Celebrates others' successes with them and helps others learn when things don't go as planned. | ● Experience of managing engineering and/or other teams using modern leadership techniques. ● Awareness of modern product and engineering principles and practices. ● Proven ability to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the business. ● Proven ability to navigate areas of conflict in an open, positive and proactive way. |
This position description is intended merely as a guideline of the responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is expected to perform any other duties as reasonably required by their Manager.
