Engineering Manager – Lead Morocco Engineering Team

About the role

Harmattan AI is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and scale its Morocco‑based engineering team. You will create the environment, processes, and structures that enable engineers to deliver high‑impact defense systems while fostering autonomy and excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day performance, career development, and training for Morocco engineers.
• Own end‑to‑end local recruitment, collaborating with Talent Acquisition.
• Establish management infrastructure to transition the team from remote steering to independent operation.
• Design and implement standardized engineering processes for software and electrical disciplines.
• Assess tooling needs, evaluate off‑the‑shelf versus custom solutions, and ensure tools serve multiple organizational needs.
• Contribute to organizational structure decisions and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Act as the primary liaison between the engineering team and senior leadership.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with at least 2–3 years in a management or team‑lead role.
• Proven ability to conduct performance reviews, develop career frameworks, and grow technical talent.
• Experience managing large, complex projects and delivering innovative solutions.
• Track record of building or formalising engineering processes in fast‑moving environments.

Required skills