The Best Engineering Managers to Hire in 2025

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Hero
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Anonymous
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Engineering Program Manager
AMER
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to deliver engineering outcomes efficiently and effectively.
Project Documentation
Villain
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Anonymous
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Engineering Quality Manager
APAC
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Leads quality assurance processes, systematically ensuring products meet engineering standards and client expectations.
Design Specifications
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Hero
Engineering Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
Approval Rating
Experienced in leading engineering teams under pressure, with a focus on innovative solutions and safety protocols.
Featured Skills
Project Timelines
Villain
Project Engineering Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
86%
Approval Rating
Expert in risk assessment and management, ensuring engineering excellence in high-stakes situations.
Featured Skills
Status Meetings
Hero
Senior Engineering Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
Approval Rating
Skills in project management and strategic planning, driving engineering projects to meet critical deadlines.
Featured Skills
Resource Allocation
Hero
Technical Engineering Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
Approval Rating
Expert in cutting-edge technologies and engineering practices, leading teams to implement strategic initiatives.
Featured Skills
Mentoring
Hero
Lead Engineer Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Focused on mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Featured Skills
Performance Reviews
Villain
Engineering Quality Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Leads quality assurance processes, systematically ensuring products meet engineering standards and client expectations.
Featured Skills
Design Specifications
Hero
Engineering Program Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to deliver engineering outcomes efficiently and effectively.
Featured Skills
Project Documentation
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Project Management</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing project timelines and milestones for engineering projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Allocating resources effectively across multiple engineering teams.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting regular status meetings with engineering teams.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating detailed project documentation and status reports.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Team Leadership</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting performance reviews for engineering team members.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Mentoring junior engineers to improve their skills.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Encouraging collaboration between different engineering disciplines.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Resolving conflicts and challenges within the engineering team.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Technical Oversight</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Reviewing design specifications for engineering projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting risk assessments for engineering projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing quality assurance practices in engineering processes.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Stakeholder Communication</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Presenting project updates to executive leadership.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Facilitating communication between engineering and non-engineering teams.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Gathering feedback from clients on engineering deliverables.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Managing expectations and project scope with stakeholders.</div></div>

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