About the Role

At CHAMP, we are redefining the technology used by Motor Vehicle Agencies and their stakeholders. We do so with innovative, cloud-based software that enhances efficiency, security, and interoperability. Our solutions replace outdated processes with modern, scalable platforms, enabling organizations to operate with greater speed and accuracy in an increasingly digital world.

Engineering Manager Frontend

Location: Cleveland (Onsite – 4 days in office)

Department: Software Engineering

Reports To: VP Software Engineering

Travel: Up to 5%

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Relocation: This position is not eligible for Relocation Assistance

Your Impact

We're looking for an experienced Front End Engineering Manager to lead and grow our front end engineering team. In this role, you'll manage and grow a team of front end engineers who build and maintain multiple applications across our product portfolio. You'll be responsible for building a high-performing team culture, driving technical excellence, and ensuring successful delivery across numerous concurrent projects.

This is a leadership-focused role, and while day-to-day coding won't be your primary responsibility, you'll be ready to roll up your sleeves when needed. You'll remain deeply engaged in the technical work through code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making. You'll work closely with design, product, engineering teams to ship quality software that meets the needs of our clients and stakeholders.

As a fast-growing startup, this role offers significant opportunity to shape how we organize, execute, and deliver applications at scale. You'll play a key role in defining processes, building team structure, and establishing the practices that will support our continued growth.

What You'll Do

People Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10 front end engineers
• Own the full talent lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide actionable feedback, and create growth plans for team members
• Build and maintain a collaborative, high-trust team culture grounded in candor and rigor
• Manage staffing and resource allocation across multiple applications and competing priorities

Technical Leadership

• Participate actively in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making
• Guide the team on best practices, patterns, and technical standards
• Partner with the product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to ensure seamless integration and delivery
• Stay current with front end technologies and evaluate new tools and approaches

Delivery & Operations

• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across multiple applications
• Partner with product to ensure the team can deliver on priorities and manage expectations
• Identify and remove blockers that slow down the team
• Drive process improvements to increase team effectiveness and velocity
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across design, product, and engineering

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a front end engineer – preferably building SaaS and/or B2B applications
• 1-5 years of experience leading or managing engineering teams
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Experience managing competing priorities and resource allocation across multiple projects

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in React and/or other modern JavaScript frameworks
• Deep understanding of front end architecture, security, performance, and best practices
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, monitoring, and observability
• Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and guide architectural decisions
• Comfortable conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive technical feedback

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers at various skill levels
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience hiring and building engineering teams
• Comfortable giving and receiving candid feedback
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of working effectively across functions

Why CHAMPtitles?

• Purposeful product work: Tackle problems that matter – digitizing public infrastructure, reducing friction, and restoring trust in complex systems.
• Startup momentum with real-world impact: Operate with agility, ship quickly, and see your work in use by government agencies and industry players.
• Collaborative, empowered teams: Work in an environment where teams solve problems together.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Matching 401K with immediate vesting
• Subsidized Lunches at our Cleveland Headquarters
• Fast Paced work environment in a growth company
• Newly Renovated Office Space

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $165,000 to $205,000 annually. This is a good faith estimate, and final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to help.

By joining CHAMP Titles, you will be an integral member of our team with many opportunities for personal growth and upward mobility in a growing organization. We have a great culture that is flexible, collaborative and welcoming.