Senior Engineering Manager

Actian is a global leader in hybrid data management, cloud data warehousing, and data integration technologies. Trusted by world-class organizations such as Bloomberg, Intuit, Lufthansa, and Citibank, we help businesses solve their most complex data challenges and drive transformation through innovative solutions.

As part of the Actian and HCL Software family, Zeenea France, headquartered in Paris, is experiencing rapid growth. We are now seeking an experienced and inspiring Senior Engineering Manager to lead our talented engineering team, shape our technical vision, and deliver exceptional results that support our ambitious goals.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you are responsible for shaping and implementing the strategy around the development, growth, and organization of the Data Intelligence Platform engineering team. You work closely with the VP of Engineering, team leads, and People/HR teams to develop career frameworks, oversee talent development, design team structures, and ensure engineering operates smoothly and collaboratively across the organization. You will have direct responsibility under your management of a dozen engineers split amongst several teams.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Strategy & Governance
• Partner with the VP of Engineering to design, evolve, and scale the engineering organization, including defining roles, team structures (feature, enabling, and platform teams), responsibilities, and spans of control.
• Track and analyze key organizational health metrics such as team ratios, structure efficiency, and overall capacity.
• Contribute to the long-term vision for engineering excellence and technical leadership.

• Process Design & Operational Excellence
• Define, implement, and oversee engineering-wide processes, including onboarding, performance management, feedback cycles, and staffing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Product and other business functions to improve cross-functional communication, collaboration, and alignment.
• Ensure engineering solutions are aligned with technical architecture, design principles, and product requirements.

• Talent Development & Career Growth
• Develop and execute the engineering career growth framework, including clear career paths, seniority levels, skills matrices, and advancement criteria.
• Identify high-potential engineers, lead succession planning efforts, and establish mentoring programs.
• Oversee performance review cycles in partnership with team leads to ensure fairness, consistency, and actionable feedback.

• Technical Community & Leadership Culture
• Foster a vibrant engineering community through events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and best practice exchanges.
• Promote a consistent and inspiring managerial culture across the engineering leadership team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for engineers, providing guidance on operational matters and career development.
• Support team leads in fulfilling their leadership responsibilities, including mentoring, feedback delivery, team engagement, and early detection of performance or engagement issues.

Technical & Leadership Background

• Proven track record in technical management, engineering leadership, and software design/architecture within technology-driven organizations.
• 7–10 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a SaaS product company, with a strong understanding of product development lifecycles.
• Experience in a scale-up environment, driving growth and operational excellence in fast-changing contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering career development, talent management, and team growth strategies.
• Strong grasp of organizational design and scaling best practices (e.g., Team Topologies).

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong cross-functional and cross-hierarchical leadership abilities, influencing and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proactive, structured, and self-driven in initiating and executing improvements.

What We Offer:

• The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company making a significant impact in the data management space.
• Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Join Us?At Zeenea and Actian, we are passionate about innovation and teamwork. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, loves creating an efficient and welcoming workspace, and enjoys working closely with a talented team.

Interested?We’d love to hear from you! Let’s discuss how you can contribute to our success while growing your career with us.

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.