Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager will be a key member of the company’s management team, and will be responsible for leading engineering product development and delivery for the company’s reservation system (PSS), as well as for growing and mentoring a team of talented engineers and management personnel. He/She will be responsible for meeting commitments and taking responsibility/accountability for large scale projects. The Engineering Manager must be capable of delivering quality products on-time and within budget. This individual must be capable of growing and mentoring a large scale (50+) development organization during a period of rapid growth.

The selected candidate will drive the technology direction for all aspects of development and deployment to support robust and scalable products. While preserving the company’s highly creative and innovative operating culture, the selected candidate will introduce appropriate processes and structure to ensure accountability and performance within the engineering organization. He/She will interact closely with the Product Management function to ensure the effective hand-off of products from development to market. He/She will have a problem-solving attitude and will instill an effective product development process within the company. This person must be a forward-looking team-oriented person with enthusiasm and initiative.

THE CANDIDATE

The selected candidate will be an accomplished engineering leader with advanced educational disciple and substantial experience with technology and/or technical development.
The skills and experience of the successful Engineering Manager will include:

• Significant experience (4+ yrs) in leading engineering development in a high growth company environment.
• Track record of technical leadership, keeping engineering organizations aligned around a shared direction
• Formulate technical and business direction through solid understanding of mission and competitive strengths.
• Proven track record of value creation through the use of innovative technology.
• Directed technical staff supporting Architecture, Design, Software Development, and Documentation.
• Track record for hiring “A” players and over-delivering on commitments.
• Comfortable leading public forums, speaking for the department, division and company.
• Established operational excellence/quality programs, striving toward a world-class leadership role for the firm.
• Relate well to a wide range of client environments and be able to convincingly present arguments for the superiority of solutions to prospective partners and major customers.
• An M.S. Degree in engineering, management, technical or a computer-oriented technical discipline is required.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

An energetic, forward-thinking individual with high ethical standards. The successful candidate will be an innovator, evangelical in regards to technology accomplishments, both internally and externally. He/She must be culturally sensitive to working in a rapidly growing organization. He/She will be confident without being arrogant as well as being an open, candid communicator who can thrive when required to be in the spotlight. A critical thinker whose intellectual process includes logic, strategy and execution. Will have a collaborative style as a key member of the executive team and has a strong personality and supports his/her convictions. Will also be respectful of the corporate culture, procedures and will push the envelope to create huge wins for the company.

THE COMPANY

ITA Software (www.itasoftware.com) is the leading provider of innovative airline IT and services. The company provides airlines and travel distribution companies with comprehensive, reliable and cost-effective technology. ITA Software's QPX system is the world's leading airfare pricing and shopping system. ITA Software’s QPX customers include leading travel companies such as American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Farecast, Hotwire, Kayak, Orbitz, Sidestep and others.

The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts with offices in Chicago and Singapore. ITA Software was founded in 1996 by computer scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Profitable for many years, ITA Software recently closed $100 million in equity financing - noted as one the largest venture deals to be completed in the New England area over the past five years. Venture investors include Battery Ventures, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst Partners, Spectrum Equity and PAR Investment Partners.

This position is for a full-time employee in Kendall Square, Cambridge. We are conveniently located within walking distance of the Kendall Square T stop on the Red Line. Parking is available at the Kendall Square Cinema garage. No agencies please.

ITA Software offers competitive compensation, stock option grants, and an comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% paid monthly premiums for you and your family for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance! ITA’s employees also take advantage of a commuter benefit (free parking or T-pass), tuition reimbursement, and professional development. For a complete list of benefits please visit http://www.itasoftware.com/careers/l_benefits.html?catid=3.