Senior Manager, Engineering

We at Jeppesen Foreflight are building a modern, independent SaaS company with aviation roots and agentic AI at its core. For Global Aviation Data team, we are looking for a hands‑on Senior Manager in Poland to lead managers and their teams (25 to 40 people to lead). This role is about clarity, service, and results — not control. The leader will set site strategy, drive SaaS execution, and guide organizational change, while staying close to the work and empowering teams to win. Key Responsabilities - Lead with Service, Not Control - - Mentor managers of empowered teams, clearing obstacles and creating clarity. - Build trust and momentum through servant leadership. - Shape Strategy & Portfolio - Develop and execute portfolio strategies that align with global agentic AI adoption. - Define and evolve site strategy for Poland, ensuring integration with global priorities. - Drive SaaS Execution - Champion modern SaaS practices: CI/CD, observability, hygiene, and agentic workflows. - Push for progress over perfection — ship, learn, and iterate. - Governance & Outcomes - Reinforce guardrails: risk logs, release reviews, feature previews, and dashboards. - Tie AI adoption to measurable business outcomes (speed, reliability, MTTR reduction). - Lead Organizational Change - Guide teams through large‑scale transformations, harmonizing culture and process. - Act as a change agent, ensuring resilience and alignment during transitions. - Regional Enablement - Serve as an Engineering site leader for Poland, representing engineering in global forums. - Build talent density, attract aviation‑passionate engineers, and grow leaders. What We Look For - Engineering or MBA degree - Proven experience in SaaS development and deployment at scale. - Experience with Agentic AI. - Track record of leading managers of managers in complex engineering environments. - Strong technical foundation; credible and curious, not a tourist. - Strategic thinker with experience in portfolio and site strategy development. - Exposure to large organizational change management. - Excellent communication skills; able to align execution with outcomes. Bonus Experience (Preferred, Not Required) - Background in Aviation. - Exposure to data science and analytics in SaaS or AI contexts. - Experience with DO‑200B and/or DO‑178C projects (aviation certification standards). Leadership Style - Servant leader: clears the way, builds others up, and trusts the team. - Hands‑on, pragmatic, and outcome‑oriented. - Creates context, not control — explains the why, trusts the how. About Jeppesen ForeFlight Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen's 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight's expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making. Why You Should Join At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following: - Private medical insurance - Life insurance - PPK pension plan with additional 2.5% voluntary Employer contribution - Access to Multikafeteria platform with a wide selection of products and services, including MultiSport card - Employee Assistance Program - Employee referral program - Flight rewards and flight stipend