[Remote] Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sparq is a modern product engineering partner that helps organizations confidently modernize in the age of AI. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate project delivery within The Shop, ensuring effective collaboration and feedback among team members while fostering an AI-forward culture.ResponsibilitiesOwn the weekly rhythm (Monday kickoff to Friday demo) so nothing slips through the cracksYou'll help onboard colleagues into the shop, turn them into teams, and help shape their growth with projects and problem setsWatch the Friday demos and give specific, useful feedback: what landed, what didn’t, and how to make it betterHelp builders get unstuck — often by helping them say clearly what they’re trying to build, not by writing code for them. ("You’re not blocked because you don’t know Python. You’re blocked because we haven’t defined the problem yet.")Coach a consulting mindset: understand the business problem, find the champion, challenge the assumptionBe the operational point of contact for The Shop: the person who knows who, what, when, and whereGive clear, fair feedback to our practice leaders on how people are engaging and growingHelp us decide which parts of this job should become software/tooling - and build toward thatSkillsMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipConsulting background — ideally 2-3 years client-facing at a mid-size firm. You've run projects and sat across the table from clientsYou give hard feedback well — direct, specific, and kind enough that people come back for moreYou're organized in a way that makes chaos manageable — you build structure where it's missingYou're AI-forward: comfortable with AI tools, curious about how they're applied, and clear-eyed about how they change what 'blocked' meansYou can tell when a 'technical' answer is real and when it's fluff — without being a developer yourselfYou used to write code, or work close enough to it to direct traffic confidentlyConceptual familiarity with Git and the software development lifecycleYou can make a crisp short video or a clean one-pagerDepth in a vertical — financial services, healthcare, supply chain, or similarAI-first culture — you'll work alongside the latest tools and help shape how we use themBenefitsOngoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certificationsRecognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators ProgramRemote or hybrid work options, with quarterly travel to support planning, reviews, and team collaboration.Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTOTuition reimbursementCompany OverviewSparq blends problem-first thinking with technical craft to deliver fast, flawless solutions that prove their worth. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.teamsparq.com.