About us
3Shape develops 3D scanners and software solutions that enable dental and hearing professionals to treat more people, more effectively. Our products are market leading innovative solutions that make a real difference in the lives of both patients and dental professionals around the world.
3Shape is headquartered in Copenhagen, with development teams in Denmark, Ukraine, North Macedonia and with a production site in Poland.
We are a global company with presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Founded in a year 2000, today, we provide services to customers in over 130 countries. Our growing talent pool of over 2200 employees spans 50 nationalities.
3Shape as an employer is committed to Ukraine. Our UA office was founded in 2006, and we are continuing to grow, hire and take care of our employees even during the war in Ukraine. Among other actions, we support our contractors who are called to the military service, as well as care about our colleagues’ mental health by implementing different activities.
About the role:
We are looking for a Line Manager to lead, support, and develop Ukrainian software engineering professionals in our software development project named Unite.
3Shape Unite is a cutting-edge dental platform that seamlessly integrates various features developed by 3Shape and its partners into one unified solution. The project addresses critical technical and business challenges across various system domains, including:
• Managing all aspects of data storage and exchange between web and desktop applications within the 3Shape ecosystem.
• Joining 3D modules into a single framework with consistent UI and workflows.
• Providing users access to numerous labs, apps, and partner integrations through a coherent interface etc.
By consolidating these features into one cohesive platform, 3Shape Unite streamlines the dental workflow, making it easier for practitioners to manage their work efficiently and effectively.
This role of Line Manager is focused on people leadership, performance management, capability development, engagement, and stakeholder alignment. The Line Manager will not own day-to-day delivery execution, but must have a solid understanding of software delivery processes, engineering team dynamics, stakeholder landscape, and product development flow in order to manage people performance effectively.
The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with experience from a software development environment, able to work across Product, Project/Delivery, Architecture, Engineering, Quality, and other functions.
Areas of responsibility:
People Management
Serve as a primary point of support for a group of software engineers — hold regular 1:1s, build trust-based relationships, and help people feel motivated, engaged, and set up for success.
Performance Management
Set clear expectations, provide structured and timely feedback, and recognize strong contributions. Address performance concerns early, with fairness and transparency.
Development and Career Growth
Lead meaningful development conversations and co-create Personal Development Plans. Help engineers identify growth opportunities and connect their aspirations with business and technology direction.
Stakeholder Management in the Matrix
Partner closely with Product, Delivery, and Architecture to ensure your team has clarity on priorities, the right support, and a clear path through matrix complexity.
Capability and Organizational Development
Identify skill gaps and succession risks, contribute to hiring and staffing decisions, and foster an engineering culture built on ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
To succeed in your role, you should possess the following skills and competencies:
Previous role as Line Manager, People Manager, Engineering Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Team Lead, or similar.
6+ years of experience in related fields
Practical understanding of Agile ways of working, engineering t
