IT Engineering Manager

pbD-NETWORK is looking for an IT Engineering Manager for an international medical technology company based in Mechelen. /b /ph3The Opportunity : /h3pOur client is looking for an bEngineering Manager /b – Product Platform to strengthen the foundations of its platform engineering organisation. You will lead a group of engineering contributors and make sure the underlying software platforms stay reliable, compliant and ready for future growth. /ppYou will manage Tech Leads and Software Engineers and keep the different teams and functions aligned. You are responsible for the health, stability and evolution of the platforms, balancing people leadership, technical direction and delivery quality. In a regulated medical device setting, you will work closely with engineering, verification, quality, security and regulatory colleagues to deliver solutions that are both innovative and compliant. /ppThis role suits a leader who pairs technical credibility with strong people skills and enjoys complex, cross-functional environments. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Build and grow the engineering team /h3ulliFoster an engineering culture centred on dependable delivery, quality and continuous improvement /liliCoach and develop Tech Leads and engineers, building leadership depth and succession readiness /liliSet clear priorities and structured leadership routines in a safe, inclusive team environment /liliDrive hiring, onboarding and long-term capability planning /li /ulh3Guide technical direction and platform integrity /h3ulliDefine and evolve the technical roadmap for the platform components /liliContribute to architecture and design governance together with the Tech Leads /liliStay close to the most complex technical challenges and risk areas /liliPromote modern practices such as secure coding, CI/CD and automation /li /ulh3Align teams and deliveries /h3ulliCoordinate software, embedded, verification, quality and regulatory teams /liliManage dependencies, integration points and release-readiness milestones /liliSimplify the architecture and improve platform interfaces and boundaries /li /ulh3Lead through Tech Leads and strengthen governance /h3ulliLead a group of Tech Leads across platform domains, with clear ownership and accountability /liliSet up solid governance routines (design reviews, decision logs, roadmap alignment) /liliEmbed the discipline required in regulated environments: traceability, testability and reproducibility /li /ulh3Partner with stakeholders /h3ulliWork with RD, Quality, Regulatory and Delivery colleagues /liliReport clearly on platform health, risks and progress /liliKeep technical debt and defects visible and properly prioritised /li /ulh3Champion quality and compliance /h3ulliEnsure compliance with medical device regulations and the company’s quality management system /liliBuild quality into everyday engineering practice /liliBalance agile delivery with regulatory rigour /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3h3Required /h3ulliMaster’s or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent). For degrees obtained outside Belgium, a formal recognition process may be part of the hiring journey, and support will be provided /liliProven experience as an Engineering Manager leading software teams in complex environments /liliStrong experience leading through Tech Leads /liliAbility to build leadership depth and scalable team structures /liliSolid technical background, able to take part in architecture and design decisions /liliStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse functions /li /ulh3Preferred /h3ulliExperience in medical device software or other regulated industries /liliBackground in platform engineering, middleware or shared components /liliExperience driving engineering maturity, CI/CD and automation /liliTrack record of improving quality, reliability and engineering standards /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliFluent professional English (spoken and written) is mandatory /liliDutch and/or French is an advantage but not required /li /ulh3Contract /h3pPermanent employee contract only (no freelancers for this opportunity) /ph3What

We Offer
/h3ulliAttractive salary plus bonus /liliCompany car (or equivalent) /liliPension plan, insurance coverage and additional benefits /liliMobile phone, smartphone and laptop /liliHybrid working: 60% on site, 40% from home /li /ul