Part-Time Engineering Manager - Prestige Development Group : Job Details

Job Type : Contract / Part-time (20 hours)

Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

As our part-time Engineering Manager, you'll keep our small dev team aligned and on track while still rolling up your sleeves to code and review PRs. You'll be responsible for planning sprints, smoothing out technical hurdles, and ensuring we ship high-quality features quickly. You'll serve as the connective tissue between product and engineering-creating clarity, setting standards, and supporting the team's velocity and cohesion.

Key Responsibilities

Meet the team

Dive into the codebase to begin building context

Establish basic team routines (daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, async check-ins)

Review the code architecture and identify both quick wins and risky areas

Propose improvements and engineering standards

Collaborate with engineers and product to ship a small but meaningful feature or bug fix by week's end

Lead sprint planning and backlog prioritization

Review and merge pull requests, ensuring quality and maintainability

Unblock developers and solve technical challenges

Coordinate across time zones with clear, asynchronous communication

Guide implementation of engineering best practices

Qualifications

Required :

Engineering leader with startup experience

Proficient in React / Next.js

Strong communicator and async-first thinker

Thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment

Salary Range : $100-120 / hour

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Prestige Development Group (PDG) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PDG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

PDG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. PDG complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.This template ensures compliance with major federal and state-specific labor laws, incorporates diversity and inclusivity practices, and aligns with standard job description structures. Adjustments may be made based on specific job roles and legal requirements in certain states.