Engineering Manager, Entitlements and Offerings

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Entitlements & Offerings team within the Consumer Platform's Commerce portfolio. This team is central to Nine's consumer revenue strategy, responsible for the platforms that define what a customer has access to and what they can purchase across all Nine digital products.

This is a pivotal opportunity to drive the technical strategy for our core offerings capabilities and deliver robust, scalable solutions that directly impact our business and millions of customers.

What you’ll do:

• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach engineers, actively supporting their professional development and career growth.
• Act as an enabler for your team, removing roadblocks and ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed.
• Lead the team in designing, building, and maintaining our core subscription and billing services.
• In partnership with Product Managers and designers, translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive the technical roadmap for the Entitlements & Offerings team, ensuring alignment with the broader Consumer Platform vision.
• Own the technical architecture and delivery for core capabilities: Offer Management, Pricing Management, Market Configuration, Feature Management, and Bundle Management.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and of high quality.
• Champion engineering best practices, including agile methodologies and DevOps principles.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners across the business.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of software engineers.
• A strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development, ideally with exposure to subscription systems.
• Proven experience in building and running high-availability, scalable, consumer-facing digital products.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for people management and a desire to build a positive and supportive team culture.
• A strong understanding of agile development methodologies.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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