IT Systems Development Manager

As an IT Systems Development Manager (Engineering Manager / Tech Lead) , you will play a key role in driving positive change by leading an engineering team and shaping the technology behind critical business applications. Working in Warsaw , you will connect business priorities with technology strategy, system architecture, security and software engineering . You will help NN build secure, scalable and maintainable solutions that support the company’s strategic and operational goals. Join us as a supporter of change and make a real impact through strong engineering leadership and technology partnership.

Your impact at NN: what you’ll do

In this role, you will lead IT systems development and an engineering team supporting a dedicated business domain. You will work closely with Chief Product Owners and Product Owners to shape the technology roadmap , estimate initiative costs and ensure that the right resources and competencies are available to deliver business plans.

You will be responsible for the architecture and security of the business domain , while supporting people working across multiple technologies and engineering disciplines. You will develop technical and professional capabilities within the team, introduce new technologies and engineering practices, and ensure continuity of knowledge and operations. You will also manage maintenance and development budgets, keeping CAPEX, OPEX and PEREX under control and continuously looking for opportunities to optimise technology costs.

Key responsibilities:

• •Partner with business leaders, Chief Product Owners and Product Owners to define the technology roadmap, estimate project costs and translate business priorities into achievable engineering plans.
• •Build, develop and lead an effective engineering team, supporting its technical and professional growth, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress.
• •Take ownership of the architecture and security of the assigned business domain, ensuring that applications and infrastructure are secure, scalable and maintainable.
• •Identify and implement new technologies, engineering standards and best practices, while supporting knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
• •Manage maintenance and development budgets in cooperation with controlling and business stakeholders, including CAPEX, OPEX and PEREX, and optimise recurring technology costs.

• Who you’ll work with:
• You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting one of NN’s business domains and working across several technology areas and competencies. You will collaborate closely with Chief Product Owners, Product Owners, IT managers, architects, business leaders and controlling teams to plan and deliver business and technology initiatives.

You will also cooperate with external technology partners, including software houses and body leasing providers, as well as colleagues from NN International and NN Group IT. You will join an environment built on ownership, engineering quality and partnership between business and technology.

What we offer you:

• •Modern office in Powiśle and flexible hybrid work.
• •Private medical care, insurance and cafeteria benefits.
• •Structured onboarding and referral bonuses.
• •Learning & development opportunities and internal/international mobility.
• •Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, sports activities and volunteering day.
• •Extra paid paternity leave and partner discounts.

Who you are:

• •You have at least 4 years of experience in managing software development or engineering teams.
• •You have hands-on professional experience in software development and a strong understanding of modern software engineering practices.
• •You have experience in system or solution architecture and are comfortable making technology and architectural decisions within a complex business domain.
• •You can build effective partnerships with business stakeholders, translate business needs into technology plans and support the development of business cases and investment proposals.
• •You have experience managing technology budgets, resources and external IT partners.
• •You understand application and infrastructure security and can ensure that security considerations are embedded in technology decisions.
• •You have a technical higher education degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• •You communicate confidently in English at an advanced level.

Nice to have :

Knowledge of technologies such as Java, React, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes .

Become a supporter of change at NN

Are you excited about the vacancy? Do you think you would be a good fit for NN and the team? Then we invite you to apply. We are eager to learn more about who you are, what motivates you, and what you can contribute.