Senior Vice President - Engineering Management

Description: We are looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering. The SVP will be crucial in driving technological advancements, focusing on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance educational experiences. Strategy & Planning: - Lead strategic planning alongside the founders to achieve business goals by prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for evaluating, developing, and deploying all products and solutions. - Evaluate and identify appropriate technology platforms, including web application frameworks and deployment stacks. - Participate in senior management to ensure governance processes align with company objectives, managing risks and resources responsibly. - Collaborate with departments to recommend technologies that support organizational needs. - Establish governance processes that meet privacy standards for customer information. - Direct the development and execution of an enterprise-wide information security plan. - Communicate the company's technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, and stakeholders. Implementation & Deployment : - Select and set up software revision control systems, internal communications systems (e.g., wiki, blog, project management), and bug-tracking tools. - Collaborate with founders and customers to develop use cases, specifications, and mockups for company services. - Refine the company's software development methodology and oversee specification conformance and testing. - Establish coding conventions, and documentation standards, and manage staff or vendors to implement the application. - Supervise the software development process, conduct code reviews, and manage the release process. - Establish and oversee quality assurance processes, including integration and system testing. - Evaluate and select web application hosting providers, deploy applications, and monitor performance. - Create a process to integrate customer service and support with engineering for issue resolution and application usability. Operational Management : - Maintain knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and best practices by attending conferences and reading extensively. - Define and communicate company values and standards for systems, equipment, and software. - Ensure adherence to technology standards across the organization. - Mentor and educate investors, management, staff, and partners on the company's technological vision. - Supervise recruitment, training, and retention of development staff, in line with company policies and budget. Education & Experience : - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or relevant graduate degree is a plus). - 18 years of experience in managing enterprise application development. - Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders and vendor management. - Proven experience with coding in popular web application frameworks and server administration. - Hands-on experience with web systems architecture, Java/J2EE, CSS, XHTML, JavaScript frameworks, AJAX, and knowledge of web standards Skills & Competencies : - Strong ability to envision web-based services that solve business problems. - Hands-on experience with multiple software development methodologies and managing large-scale development projects. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. - Proven ability to motivate teams in a collaborative environment.- Strong organizational and time-management skills with experience in delegation and complex project management. - Can be able to manage a team of 100 employees. Personality Attributes : - Proven leadership ability and experience in SVP/VP/leadership roles. - Exceptional service orientation and ability to motivate in a team-oriented environment (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: indore, IN

Posted Date: 11/26/2024