Engineering Manager - Aftonbladet

Are you passionate about developing people and building high performing teams? Do you want to contribute to a functioning democracy through technology? Then we have the right job for you!

Who we are
Schibsted News Media is the largest media group in Scandinavia. Our world-class media houses
include the leading news destinations in Norway and Sweden. With our exceptional journalism, high editorial independence and strong digital development we keep shaping the media landscape of today and tomorrow.

In Aftonbladet Product & Tech we provide the 4 million daily users of Aftonbladet with a superior news experience through digital products. Our key to success is a close collaboration between Product, Technology and UX and a strong commitment to our journalistic mission.

About this position
In this role you will be responsible for 8-10 software engineers working in two cross functional teams. Your primary objective will be to foster a work environment where our people and teams can thrive and perform at their best.

Top 5 things you will do

- Support individual career growth through clear goals, continuous feedback and coaching
- Challenge, inspire and empower your teams, so they can excel in building great software
- Contribute actively to a culture of learning and collaboration across teams and organizations
- Stay informed and ensure those around you are informed too
- Ensure we learn from our mistakes and celebrate our successe

Who you are

- You have several years of experience in leadership and people management
- You know how to build successful teams and how to inspire others to improve
- You have an inclusive and participatory leadership style
- You are pragmatic and solution oriented
- You think Lean and act Agile

Bonus skill
Fluency in Swedish on professional working proficiency level


Schibsted is a family of digital brands with a strong Nordic position, and more than 5,000 employees. Millions of people interact with our companies every day through our leading online marketplaces, world-class media houses. We also help new promising businesses grow. Our joint mission of empowering people in their daily lives is rooted in the values of our media heritage and a legacy of bold change. At our best, we are a fearless force for change in a society built on trust and transparency.

Product & Tech is responsible for product development and technology platforms for News Media brands. The unit consists of product managers, software engineers, UX experts, and user researchers. Most of our teams work distributed, with colleagues in Oslo, Stockholm, Krakow, Gdansk, Bergen, and Stavanger.