Senior Director of Software Engineering & Product Management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing engineering and product management teams.
• Proven experience managing large, distributed engineering teams and delivering complex software products.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile
• Experience with budget management, project planning, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and implement the technological vision and product strategy in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Align software development and product management initiatives with the company's long-term goals and market trends.

Software Engineering Oversight:

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Establish best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to enhance development efficiency and product reliability.
• Oversee the architecture and optimization of data pipelines to support product insights and performance

Product Management:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps based on customer needs and market dynamics.
• Ensure seamless integration and scalability of products, focusing on user experience and value delivery.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new features and products that meet emerging customer demands.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to align on product strategy and requirements
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and innovation within the engineering and product teams

Performance Management:

• Set clear, quantitative success criteria and ensure project milestones are met.
• Identify and bridge technology gaps to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Evaluate development teams, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and develop plans to enhance performance.

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in technology strategy, cloud infrastructure, and software architecture.