.Your Role as the Director of Engineering: As the Director of Engineering, you will provide strategic leadership and direction across the Engineering Department, managing multiple, high-impact projects, and ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term vision and objectives.
You will lead a team of engineers and project managers, overseeing the successful execution of project portfolios, optimizing processes, and driving the efficient delivery of complex, multi-departmental initiatives.
Your role is to influence at an executive level, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting best practices.A Day in the Life of a Director of Engineering:Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and strategic direction of the Engineering department, aligning initiatives with corporate objectives to deliver measurable business outcomes.Portfolio Oversight: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple complex projects, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and milestones are met on time and within budget.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership, technical teams, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and the successful delivery of projects across departments and regions.Process Optimization: Establish and continuously improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies to drive operational excellence and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality results.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact, maintaining a focus on high standards and business continuity.Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business insights and communicate progress effectively.Change Management: Facilitate change management processes, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals and that necessary adjustments are made promptly and efficiently.Performance Analysis: Regularly review and analyze completed projects, identifying lessons learned and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance future project outcomes.What You'll Need:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of experience in an agile software development in a leadership capacity.Proven expertise in managing project portfolios, particularly within software development or technology environments.Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2, Agile), with a track record of optimizing processes and delivering successful outcomes.Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive results