Engineering Lead

Technical Practice Lead – Engineering Transformation & Excellence B2B | Krakow | 6 days/month | 1600 PLN+ A global organisation is building a new engineering excellence function and is seeking a Technical Practice Lead to drive large‑scale engineering transformation across software, data, operations, and infrastructure teams. You’ll help shape engineering standards, culture, and maturity for a global engineering community, working directly with senior leaders on high‑impact initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead coordination of engineering transformation activities across multiple domains. Assess engineering maturity, identify gaps, and support uplift plans with senior leadership. Partner with HR/L&D to shape skills development, training, and career pathways. Improve engineering hiring quality through collaboration with workforce planning teams. Strengthen Communities of Practice and support Principal Engineers in driving best practice. Champion adoption of engineering standards, DevEx improvements, and modern SDLC practices. Use engineering and delivery data to generate insights and track transformation progress. Why This Role Stands Out Global remit Greenfield engineering excellence function with strong executive sponsorship. Focus on AI uplift, DevEx, DORA metrics, standards adoption, and modern engineering practices. Cross‑functional influence across people, process, and practice. Opportunity to shape engineering identity, frameworks, and capability from the ground up. Early‑stage team with room to shape culture and operating models. What You’ll Bring Experience in engineering transformation, continuous improvement, or technical coordination. Strong engineering mindset with depth in at least one technical discipline. Ability to operate across complex, multidomain environments. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior technical stakeholders. Preferred Degree in Computer Science or related field. 5+ years in engineering coordination, transformation, or infrastructure‑focused roles. Familiarity with engineering maturity models and modern infrastructure components.