Senior Software Engineering Manager (Healthcare/Clinic Systems)

We are X, bigly labs, Dis-Chem’s high-performance innovation hub; a place where bold ideas meet data, design, and radical customer focus to reimagine what healthcare can be. Our mission is to power the future of healthcare by lowering costs, unlocking new possibilities, and improving access to healthcare for all South Africans. We do this through cutting-edge digital solutions that deliver smarter, more human, and truly patient-focused experiences. Here, your work is not limited to a whiteboard; it becomes real. It drives decisions, shapes experiences, and moves healthcare forward. We are driven by one big question: How do we use data and today’s technology to build breakthroughs to better health? There’s only one question left: are you ready to make healthcare smarter, and actually mean it? WHAT YOU'LL DO? The Senior Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple tribes, ensuring scalable delivery, alignment with business objectives , and growth of leadership capability. This role exists to translate strategic direction into actionable execution, drive engineering excellence, and strengthen stakeholder partnerships. The Senior Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in building a sustainable, high-performing engineering organisation. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR? Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 1 0+ years’ experience in engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Proven experience managing large-scale engineering teams and budgets. Track record of aligning engineering strategy with business objectives . Experience working in healthcare, clinical, or regulated environments Proven ability to lead engineering teams delivering healthcare or domain-specific platforms Understanding of complex system integrations within healthcare ecosystems WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING? Lead delivery of healthcare / clinical engineering initiatives across squads Ensure engineering solutions align with clinical workflows and domain requirements Partner with architecture and product teams to deliver clinic-based digital solutions Shape and execute the engineering strategy aligned with organisational and product goals. Define key performance metrics and ensure delivery excellence across tribes. Lead strategic planning and resource allocation to support long-term growth. Ensure consistent application of architecture and quality standards across all engineering domains <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267784460 B