Engineering Director jobs in Somerville, MA

Engineering Director plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects within an organization. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives. Being an Engineering Director utilizes best practice engineering methods and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives. Incorporates components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output. Additionally, Engineering Director manages overall engineering budget and costs. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to top management. The Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Engineering Director
  • Harvard University
  • Cambridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Position Description

    The Harvard Library Innovation Lab (LIL) seeks an Engineering Director to help us build tools and communities for open knowledge. Located at the Harvard Law Library, LIL is a fun and collaborative lab with a broad mission focused on re-envisioning how knowledge is created, preserved, and accessed. Please visit our website at https://lil.law.harvard.edu/ to get a sense of our current projects and activities.

    LIL’s projects can range from large to small and can bring immediate benefits or prototype the future. Passion and creativity are required, as well as the ability to work collaboratively on long-term and short-term projects with a great team.

    Our work is open-source and openly available, with an eye to broad public interest impact. All of our team members participate in choosing and pursuing our research direction, and we welcome applicants with a strong sense of how they seek to make an impact through our work.

    As the Engineering Director, you will:

    • Lead a team of software developers, technologists in residence, contractors, students, and other collaborators to develop both experimental and production software for LIL’s mission
    • Make core contributions to our open-source software, from architectural decisions down to bug fixes
    • Collaborate with the Lab Director, the Product and Research Director, and staff to establish priorities, roadmaps, and schedules
    • Provide context and direction to staff as needed, while preserving the consensus-driven, exploratory spirit of an academic lab
    • Advocate on behalf of staff to ensure time and resources for their independently directed research efforts
    • Manage staff development goals, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
    • Maintain sound engineering culture to produce high-quality software across the Lab’s technical projects

    Basic Qualifications

    • Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
    • Supervisory experience

    Additional Qualifications and Skills

    We are looking for people who have:

    • Passion for libraries and the future of information architecture and civic technology
    • Ability to think creatively and entrepreneurially across different kinds of work and output
    • A desire to share work and explore ideas in public settings, including presentations, scholarly seminars at Harvard, and posting to the Lab’s blog
    • Deep understanding and experience in designing, implementing, testing, and documenting web applications
    • Advanced knowledge of the Lab’s common programming languages (Python, JavaScript), or ability to move fluently between languages
    • Experience managing relational databases and indexes, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Solr, Elasticsearch, and Redis
    • Strong understanding of how the Web works, with a focus on efficiency, aesthetics, and accessibility, using HTTP, HTML, CSS, etc.
    • Comfort with Linux operating systems
    • Experience with the full life cycle of product development, from exploration to design to implementation to iteration

    Additional Information

    This is a two-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.

    Given the multidisciplinary nature of our work, we welcome a short cover letter to explain how your career trajectory and interests align with our work and mission.

    We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

    All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

    Work Format Details

    This position is based primarily on campus with the opportunity for remote work based on business needs and manager approval.

    About Us

    Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

    Benefits

    We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
    • Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
    • Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
    • Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
    • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
    • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
    • Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
    • Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
    • Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

    Job Function

    Information Technology, Technical

    Department Office Location

    USA - MA - Cambridge

    Job Code

    I0759M Applications Mgt V

    Work Format

    Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

    Sub-Unit

    -

    Salary Grade

    059

    Department

    Library Innovation Lab

    Union

    00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

    Time Status

    Full-time

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    Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

    EEO Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Director Engineering
  • Hilton Boston Woburn
  • Woburn, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The Director Engineering oversees the property's facilities maintenance function and is responsible for the operation maintenance service and repair of equipment on site. Directs and super...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • Trusted Resource Underwriters,
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • About Us: Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (“TRUE”) is a reciprocal insurer established to serve specific homeowner segments across the United States. At the end of 2023, Gallatin Point Capital ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • Marriott International
  • Peabody, MA FULL_TIME
  • Additional Information Pay range- $96k-$126kJob Number 24025058Job Category Engineering & FacilitiesLocation Boston Marriott Peabody, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody, Massachusetts, United States VIEW ON...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • Allied Universal® Technology Services
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Director of Engineering Overview When you join the Allied Universal® Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security systems integrators in North America. Build your career wi...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • N1 Health (formerly Algorex Health)
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • N1 Health is an AI/ML Health technology enabled service company that helps healthcare organizations prioritize, action, and personalize patient and member interactions. N1 Health’s market-leading clou...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Director Network Engineering
  • Franklin Fitch
  • Boston, MA
  • Director of Network Engineering | Hybrid, Boston, MA | Up to $260,000 total comp One of Massachusetts longest standing p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Reading Municipal Light Department
  • Reading, MA
  • Under general direction of the GM, the Director of Engineering is responsible for the daily operation of the Electric Di...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Division Director for Engineering Experimental Operations
  • Princeton University Staff
  • Boston, MA
  • Overview This position has been retained by an executive search firm: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary r...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering, Shared Services
  • AeroVironment
  • Wilmington, MA
  • **Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** For over 50 years, AeroVironment has been a leader in advanced technologies ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Director of Engineering
  • Inkcups
  • Danvers, MA
  • Job Title: Senior Director of Engineering Reports to: President Location: Danvers, MA Summary: Joining Inkcups as the Se...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • State Street Corporation
  • Burlington, MA
  • The Director of Engineering - Core Services, is responsible for leading Scrum teams dedicated to the creation and mainte...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Director/Mfg. Engineering&Innovation
  • Ennovi Advanced Mobility Solutions Inc
  • Rumford, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Major responsibilities shall include and not limit to the following: • Provides overall ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Director/Mfg. Engineering&Innovation
  • Ennovi Advanced Mobility Solutions Inc
  • Attleboro, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Major responsibilities shall include and not limit to the following: • Provides overall ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, Somerville has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km2), of which 4.1 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (2.61%) is water. Somerville is bordered by the cities of Cambridge, Medford, Everett, Arlington and the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown. It is located on the west bank of the Mystic River. Millennia ago, glaciation left a series of drumlins running west to east across the landscape of what would become Somerville. These ridges would later become known as the "Seven Hills" of Somerville (like many other cities clai...
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