Offer summary

Qualifications:

Solid software engineering background with experience in leading cross-functional technology teams., Several years of experience in engineering leadership roles with a focus on team growth., Technical hands-on leader with a passion for technology and good engineering practices., Fluent in English, with German as a plus, and experience in product-driven e-commerce or ERP domains..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and grow the ERP Core team, ensuring sustainable delivery and high-quality output.

Drive change by identifying areas for improvement and leading transformations within the team.

Collaborate closely with Product and Tech stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Influence and support other teams by promoting best practices in engineering and leadership.

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for building high-performing teams? Do you enjoy driving change, mentoring others, and delivering real customer value?

Then this is your opportunity to take on a key role at Xentral. As Engineering Manager for our newly formed ERP Core Team, you'll lead a cross-functional team that sits at the heart of our tech transformation. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow Engineering Managers and Product Managers to shape the future of our platform and drive lasting impact across the organization.

This role comes with broad visibility and the potential to evolve further. You’ll join a fast-moving environment where we value ownership, short decision-making paths, and building things that truly matter.

Ready to shape the future of ERP? Let’s build something great together! 🚀

Your Tasks

You lead and grow the ERP Core team that acts as the backbone of our tech strategy

You create a strong team identity and ensure sustainable delivery, excellent collaboration, and high-quality output

You drive change by identifying areas for improvement and leading step-by-step transformation within and beyond your team

You influence and support other teams and managers across the organization by promoting best practices in engineering and leadership

You collaborate closely with Product and Tech stakeholders to deliver solutions that solve real customer problems

You actively shape continuous improvements in how we work – from hiring and onboarding to delivery processes and leadership practices

You play a key role in evolving our org structure and scaling our engineering organization

Your Profile

You have a solid software engineering background and experience leading cross-functional technology teams

You bring several years of experience in engineering leadership roles and a strong sense for growing teams and individuals

You’re a technical hands-on leader who is passionate about technology.You care deeply about good engineering – and know that great teams are the key to great technology

You’re pragmatic, structured, and able to lead through ambiguity and change

You enjoy coaching, giving feedback, and fostering a strong and healthy team culture

You’re comfortable navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and are fluent in English; German is a plus

Ideally, you’ve worked in product-driven e-commerce environments and ERP or logistics-related domains

We offer

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours.

Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 annual leave days, special leave days, and nursing care days. Our comprehensive benefits package also provides a monthly voucher to choose from a variety of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Additionally, we equip all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and offer a 50% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany.

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Participate in virtual and in-person company events and in our yearly culture connect days, fostering a collaborative and vibrant company culture with minimal hierarchies and respectful communication.

Diverse & International Team: Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective.

You have what it takes? Then apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.

We look forward to your application!

About us

We are an established tech startup with major tech investors Sequoia Capital and Visionaries Club on our side. We are aiming at defining a new SaaS category and empower entrepreneurs and e-commerce vendors to automate their resource planning and focus on the things that matters most to them: their business.

We grow all over Europe, join us fully remote or in one of our hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich and Lohne (Oldenburg). You decide!

Your recruitment experience @ Xentral

We aim for our recruitment experience to be exciting, smooth, and rewarding—for both you and us! That’s why we’ve designed a efficient and enjoyable recruitment process to ensure a great experience from start to finish. Want to know what your journey with us will look like? Check it out here!

Still have questions before taking the next step? No worries—we’re here to help! I’m Annika, your responsible Talent Acquisition Manager, and I'm happy to answer any questions so you can make the best decision for you.

We can’t wait to receive your application and hopefully welcome you to our team soon! 🚀

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