Engineering Manager – Product (NodeJs/TS)

Sia Partners is a next-generation global management consulting firm, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is recognised for its innovative approach, combining strategy and management consulting with data science and creativity. Sia Partners serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, banking, healthcare, and technology, providing services to over 1,000 clients worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. With a strong emphasis on delivering tangible results and superior value, Sia Partners is committed to helping clients navigate the digital revolution and achieve transformation. The firm operates with a global presence, employing over 3,500 consultants across 48 locations in 20 countries

Our Mumbai office was launched in 2024, marking an exciting new chapter for us. We’re building the team with people who are eager to shape something from the ground up — combining the agility and entrepreneurial energy of a startup with the backing and reach of a global brand.

• Education: Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or Physics. 

  
  

• Over 8 years in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing software or cloud engineering teams. Proven track record in the technology product sector with a deep understanding of SaaS lifecycles. 

  
  

• Core Skills: Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems. Deep understanding of cloud-native design patterns and microservices architecture. 

  
  

• Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in with Node.js and Typescript frameworks. 

  
  

• AI-Native Engineering Leadership: Experience managing teams that utilize Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code as a core part of their daily workflow. 

  
  

• Cloud Expertise: Extensive experience building and launching modern SaaS products on public cloud platforms, specifically AWS. Proficient in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation). 

  
  

• Leadership & Communication: A decisive leader who prioritizes action and outcomes. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across global functions. Strong command of English (written and verbal) for effective communication at all organizational levels. 

  
  

• Global Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead in a global environment, attracting and retaining top engineering talent while working across different time zones and cultures. 

  
  

EM - Product Traits (What Success Looks Like) 

• Stratumn Product Ownership: Owns delivery of the product from problem framing to production impact. 

  
  

• Outcome-Driven Delivery: Focuses on business value, not just model or feature completion. 

  
  

• Product–Engineering Alignment: Partners tightly with Product / Business to convert use cases into executable plans. 

  
  

• Technical Judgment: Understands the system trade-offs (latency, cost, accuracy, reliability) and challenges decisions when needed. 

  
  

• Delivery Predictability: Breaks complex initiatives into incremental, shippable milestones. 

  
  

• Quality & Reliability: Ensures production-grade systems (monitoring, failure handling, iteration readiness). 

  
  

• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Clearly explains limitations, risks, and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders. 

  
  

• Managing Ambiguity: Operates effectively with evolving requirements and experimental problem spaces. 

  
  

• Calm Ownership: Leads with accountability under delivery pressure and changing priorities. 

  
  

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI projects in a global consulting environment. 

  
  

• Leadership development programs and training sessions at our global centers. 

  
  

• A dynamic and collaborative team environment with diverse projects. 

  
  

Position based in Mumbai (onsite)

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.