Company Description

Accor Tech & Digital is the power engine of Accor technology, digital business and transformation. Our 5,000 talents are committed to deliver the best tech and digital experiences to our guests, hotels and staff across 110 countries and to shape the future of hospitality. 

Accor Tech & Digital, jobs in the tech field where intelligence is above all human! 

Job Description

Accor Tech & Digital is the innovation and technological transformation lab of the world leader in hospitality.

Our teams, known as Heartists®, bring together the best of hospitality with the best of tech and digital. Our ambition is to provide our customers with personalized, memorable, and sustainable experiences.

Here, we create new ways to travel within each of our 5,500 hotels, connecting closely with our 100 million clients in 110 countries.

Here, we are at the heart of an incredible playground for technological transition and the design of digital products and services for our customers and hotel teams.

Here, your scope will know no boundaries;

So join us and dare to make an impact on the world!

Here is where your greatest challenge awaits you: 

Within the Commercial, Digital & Tech department, the Tribe Brands mission is to develop the best digital experiences of our brand websites with a booking and stay experience that differentiates it from the other channels.

The Tribe manages the digital experience of a large portfolio of brands (over 10) with some iconic brands such as Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Ibis … and is focused to develop revenues and boost local & augmented hospitality experience.

The main pillars of our strategy rely on:

• Deliver premium, intuitive, immersive user path by promoting hotel services to push upsell
• Provide a simplified experience with a mobile first strategy
• Offer a tailor-made digital experience cross brand by providing personalization offers and services

Your mission: 

The Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and managing several Feature Teams from our PME & Luxury brands portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Director of the Brands Tribe, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, operational excellence, and successful delivery of digital experiences for the brands. You will foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and technical innovation within your teams, ensuring alignment with the Tribe's vision and overall business objectives.

You work collaboratively with your Product Manager peer to define the brand’s vision and delivery strategy and align the right talents to deliver the best digital experiences.

• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and support Feature Teams, including Tech Leads, Developers, QA.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, empowering teams to take ownership and deliver against critical metrics.
  • Support the professional growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and identifying learning opportunities.
    

     

• Technical Delivery & Excellence:
  • Accountable for the on-time, high-quality delivery of technical solutions for the brands digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to established engineering standards (security, architecture, quality, performance) in alignment with the Engineering Director and peers.
  • Oversee the technical roadmap and backlog for both Feature Teams, contributing to the enrichment of technical items.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
  • Act as a technical escalation point for your teams, solving complex problems and removing obstacles to progress.
    
     
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Work closely with the Product teams to understand requirements, refine user stories, and ensure technical feasibility.
  • Collaborate with other Engineering Managers and Tech Leads to ensure consistency and alignment across the wider engineering organization.
  • Manage relationships with 3rd Party providers (including offshore teams) to ensure smooth collaboration and operational excellence.
    
     
• Strategy & Operations:
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of quarterly roadmaps, ensuring alignment with Tribe OKRs.
  • Manage team capacity and contribute to budget planning for your respective Feature Teams.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, communicating potential impacts and solutions to the Engineering Director.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within your teams, focusing on efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Tech Stack & Environment

• CMS Platform: Adobe AEM Sites
• HTML/ CSS, Responsive design, Preprocessing Less et Sass
• JavaScript (Vue.js), JSON, REST API
• Software Factory: Git, Gitlab CI, Gulp, Webpack, Jest…

And you? 

• Proven experience in leading and managing software engineering teams, with a strong focus on mentoring and developing technical talent.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and strong expertise in Agile methodologies to enhance collaboration and product delivery.
• Good experience with CMS platforms, particularly with an understanding of templates, components, and authoring requirements.
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend development technologies, including Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with 3rd Party providers, including offshore teams, to maintain healthy partnerships and deliver operational excellence.
• Extensive knowledge of digital website ecosystems and best practices (SEO, A/B testing, web accessibility, analytics, web performance optimization).
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality digital experiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and deadlines.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and learning new skills and capabilities.
• Fluent in French & Professional English (written & oral)

Additional Information

Accor dares to impact: 

- the world  

• Accor is committed to the world around us, with a strong employer culture focused on the development of our 300,000 talents. 
• We adopt a continuous improvement approach to reduce the impact of digital on the environment across all our projects.

- your career:  

• We enable all our employees to manage their work-life balance and offer them the means to shape their work environment according to their preferences. 
• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively, allowing us to grow together on a daily basis. 

- Specifically, at Accor Tech & Digital:

• Remote work in France and flexible work options: work from home, our offices or even our hotels and coworking spaces.
• Every Wednesday afternoon, dedicate your time to deep work and personal development.
• Work in a multicultural and English-speaking environment.
• Continuous improvement & training: Hackathons, exceptional technology partnerships, dedicated talent management, and a dedicated training platform, Digitech Academy & certifications.

and also,

• ALL - Heartist® Program: unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide. 
• Heartist® for Good Program: commit to supporting an association of your choice from those available on our volunteering platform (1 day offered per year by the Group during your working hours). 
• An Employee Social Committee (CSE) supporting the financing of your cultural and sports activities. 
• Sustainable Mobility Package up to €600 for the use of "green" transportation, or 75% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass). 
• €10 meal vouchers. 
• A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor without additional costs in case of enrollment of your dependents. 
• Attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces, restaurants, and recreational and sports areas.

Your talent and motivation are our only selection criteria.

We value the richness of the diverse nationalities, personalities, and professional backgrounds.

We know how to adapt to the specific needs of our employees, including those with disabilities.

We encourage all applications, regardless of gender, so go ahead and apply!

Recruitment is all about people!  

Is this mission appealing to you? Apply, and we will offer you: 

1. A meeting with our recruitment team to present the essential aspects of the position to you or guide you towards the role that may suit you. 
2. An interview with the team manager responsible for the role you are interested in.  
3. For some roles, you might also be required to complete an assessment (use case and motivation questionnaire. 
4. A final interview with our Human Resources team to discuss our Group’s culture, work environment, training program, career prospects, as well as various benefits offered by the Group. 
5. A personalized feedback. 

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