Systems Engineering Director jobs in Grand Forks, ND

At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth.

Our strength comes from our diverse global team, spread across multiple nationalities and international locations. We're united by a shared passion for building trusted relationships with our customers and creating next-generation products that make payments simpler, faster, and more accessible to everyone.

Everything we do is driven by our PPRO Principles: putting the customer-first, getting things done, acting with trust and integrity, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Join us on our journey to become a global digital payments leader.

The Purpose:

We're searching for an experienced and passionate Engineering Director to lead our Funds Flow & Cash Management domain. As the Engineering Director for this global domain with engineers based in Sao Paulo, Munich, Berlin and London, you'll be instrumental in delivering products that streamline cash movements, ensure liquidity, minimise risks, and optimise returns across currencies and markets. You will report to the CTO, you are part of PPRO’s Senior Leadership team, and you can choose to be based in either Berlin or Munich. 

• Lead and mentor a global team of talented engineers, fostering excellence in technical execution and solution delivery
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, Finance, and Customer Support to shape and execute our strategic vision for Funds Flow & Cash Management
• Drive innovation in developing solutions to optimise cash flows, enhance liquidity management, and mitigate risks
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting collaboration and inclusivity to drive creativity, learning, and growth
• Establish and maintain best practices, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems

• Proven leadership in software engineering, with a track record of managing high-performing teams
• Deep technical expertise in building scalable, mission-critical systems, preferably within fintech or payments
• Excellent English communication skills, fostering effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders and inspiring teams
• Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and exceeding customer expectations
• Understanding of cash management and accounting principles, financial markets, and regulatory requirements (preferred)
• Willingness to travel regularly to Munich and Berlin offices, with occasional international travel to Sao Paulo
• Hybrid work setup with three days in the office per week

What's in it for you ? :

Hybrid working - We offer flexible working, so you can strike the right balance between office and home working. In addition to our 30-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year

Insurance - Because better safe than sorry - we want our employees to benefit from various insurances including accident insurance, disability insurance, direct insurance (bAV) and travel insurance. 

Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership, supporting your physical fitness journey while easing the burden on your wallet

Professional and personal development - We provide leadership cafes, on-the-job training, and access to LinkedIn learning to help you gain knowledge beyond your role. We also offer German language courses to our non native speakers employees.

Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.

Our office - located on St.-Martin-Straße, one stop from Ostbahnhof on the 3 and 7 S-lines. It takes two stories in a new building, very modern and spacious with fully multimedia-equipped meeting rooms for up to 30 people. On the 5th floor we have a 200mq canteen with well-stocked fridges, an open-view kitchen, and a sunny terrace which doubles as an additional beer fridge for winter parties.

Our Principles: 

We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.

We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent

We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do.

We make things better: We boldly explore  new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.