Head of Engineering

Dallas, TX, United States

PMG is a digital company that helps marketers connect people with their brand. Focused on people and grounded in data, our award-winning culture fosters meaningful careers. Partnering with the most iconic brands in the world, we put people at the center of everything we do to deliver value, innovation, and business transformation.

At PMG, we exist to inspire all people to feel that anything is possible personally and professionally. It's what powers us to deliver value, innovation, results, and Digital Made for Humans™ for the world's most ambitious brands by bringing a more human-centric approach to digital.

We are a technology company looking to change the way advertisers approach marketing in a more privacy focused world. PMG is driving innovation by embracing challenges and deploying emerging technologies to solve complex problems for some of the largest, and coolest brands at a global scale. We are looking for a talented Head of Engineering to lead software development and help evolve our marketing technology platform, Alli. Role is based in our Dallas, Texas office.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization, delivering to PMG's ambitious roadmap.

Develop and implement engineering strategies, plans, and initiatives to optimize team performance and deliver high-quality software products on time.

Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and agile methodologies across the development team.

Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to build a strong and talented engineering team.

Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and career growth.

Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective coordination and timely delivery of projects.

Monitor and evaluate team productivity and performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in ad tech to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Act as a technical advisor and escalation point for critical issues, providing guidance and support to the team as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience (15+ years) in software development, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within a fast-paced, technology-driven company.

Strong technical background and expertise in ad tech, including knowledge of advertising platforms, programmatic advertising, real-time bidding, and ad exchanges.

Proficient in programming languages such as Java, PHP, Node.js or Golang with experience in developing scalable and highly available systems.

Solid understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and continuous integration/delivery processes.

Demonstrated success in leading and managing high-performing engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.

Familiarity with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Nice to Haves: Experience working in the ad tech industry, specifically with advertising platforms, demand-side platforms (DSPs), or supply-side platforms (SSPs).

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and data analysis techniques for optimizing ad targeting and performance.

Familiarity with big data technologies, such as Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery or Snowflake.

Active participation in industry events, conferences, and open-source communities.

Managing large spend from cloud partners such as AWS, and effectively optimizing costs.

About PMG :

PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform Alli, to deliver Digital Made for Humans™. Our team is made up of over 500 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods runs across 85+ countries and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

Named to Ad Age's 2023 A-List, MediaPost's 2023 Independent Agency of the Year, and Adweek's 2021 Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year, PMG has grown through commitments to continuous improvement, business integrity, and cultivating dynamic relationships. We are proud to be named among Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing (ranked #1), and to be the only company named to Ad Age's Best Places to Work nine years in a row.

Being part of PMG means being part of a company culture that's unmatched in digital. We're willing to work hard to serve our clients and deliver value, results, and innovationwhich often requires true grit and remaining agile. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other so that we continuously improve in every way.

We'd love to get to know you and share more about why we love PMG and the work we do.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe we only change for the better by bringing different people to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion and our action plan for change here.