Director of Engineering
Job Overview
About the Role
We are looking for a senior engineering leader to partner closely with our CTO and take ownership of day‑to‑day engineering execution across Montel’s technology organisation.
This is a key role that will support operational excellence, and high‑performance engineering across multiple technical domains.
The Director of Engineering enables the CTO to focus on long‑term strategy, innovation, and executive leadership—while you ensure predictable, high‑quality execution throughout the organisation. You will lead Engineering Managers, oversee cross‑team delivery, and help shape the future of our data and platform capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Delivery & Execution
Own operational delivery of engineering initiatives across all teams
Ensure predictable, high‑quality project execution
Establish clear delivery frameworks, governance mechanisms, and reporting
Identify and remove execution bottlenecks
Drive engineering discipline, planning quality, and prioritisation
Leadership & People Management
Lead and develop Engineering Managers across diverse domains
Build a high‑performance engineering culture with accountability and clarity
Support hiring, talent development, and succession planning
Ensure clear ownership and alignment across teams
Strategic & Cross‑Functional Alignment
Translate CTO‑level strategy into executable engineering actions and plans
Ensure cross‑team collaboration and coordination
Balance innovation with operational stability
Contribute to architectural decisions and build‑vs‑buy analysis
Technical Oversight
Maintain insight across architecture and platform evolution
Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of systems
Drive DevOps maturity, automation, and platform reliability
Uphold standards and best practices across engineering
Operational Excellence
Implement delivery, quality, and reliability metrics
Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives
Strengthen collaboration with Product, Commercial, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Security, and others
Oversee incident response and operational management
Ensure FinOps cost discipline and efficiency
Who We Are Looking For
Experience
10+ years in software engineering, including senior leadership roles
Experience leading engineering teams through managers
Proven track record in delivering complex data‑ or platform‑based products
Strong experience with cloud‑native environments (Azure, AWS)
Background in data engineering, analytics platforms, or data products is a plus
Experience from B2B, SaaS, or analytics‑driven organisations preferred
Leadership Qualities
Strong operator with a bias toward execution
Structured thinker with clarity and rigour
Calm under pressure; comfortable with accountability
Balanced technical depth and business pragmatism
Collaborative and skilled at cross‑functional leadership
Experience partnering closely with a CTO on strategic execution
We Offer
A senior leadership role with significant organisational impact
The opportunity to shape the future of Montel’s technology landscape
A culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Modern tech stack and an ambitious roadmap
Hybrid work options (add your real policy if needed)
Montel is partnering with Hjertaker Aaberg AS in this recruitment process. All applications must therefore be submitted through their application portal via the link.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Managing Partner Andreas Aaberg at Hjertaker Aaberg AS, phone +47 95 75 28 15. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.