VP of Technology

Position Overview We are looking for a Director of Engineering to manage and expand our office in Gurugram.

In this position, you will be responsible for managing teams, leading critical technical initiatives, and cultivating a customer-centric culture. You will ensure seamless collaboration across departments, uphold rigorous security standards, spearhead talent acquisition, manage vendor partnerships, and work closely with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development : Foster high-performing, motivated engineering teams by cultivating a growth-oriented, collaborative, and supportive environment. Prioritize the professional development of team members.

Driving Technical Excellence & Innovation : Lead key technical initiatives in collaboration with the global engineering leadership. Highlight and showcase the team’s achievements within the global organization. Help architecting and reviewing technical solutions, actively participating in the RFP process to craft compelling proposals. Develop & grow Centers of Excellence (COEs) ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.

Customer-Centric Approach : Collaborate with product and customer-facing teams to deliver impactful solutions tailored to customer needs. Embed a customer-first mindset across all levels of the organization.

Operational Effectiveness : Oversee day-to-day operations, emphasizing timely, high-quality execution. Establish performance metrics and ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds expectations.

Talent Acquisition and Retention : Partner with the People & Talent team to attract, hire, and retain top engineering professionals. Provide opportunities for career growth to nurture and retain talent.

Vendor and Partner Management : Oversee relationships with external vendors and partners

Ability to collaborate seamlessly with global teams across multiple time zones

Experience Required :

Experience : A minimum of 15 years in engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.G., Director of Engineering or Senior Engineering Manager), preferably within Product engineering or Services industry.

Technical Expertise : Deep knowledge of software engineering and leading teams for Java, Mobility, Devops, Automation, architecture, and distributed systems. Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), API development, data security, and scaling complex engineering systems.

Leadership Skills : Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams. Committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.

Customer-Centric Mindset : Strong focus on delivering solutions tailored to customer needs, with the ability to gather and integrate customer insights into engineering practices.

Execution Excellence : Proven track record of managing complex technical projects involving multiple stakeholders, from ideation to delivery, utilizing Agile methodologies.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management : Extensive experience in managing external vendors and stakeholders, with strong negotiation skills and a focus on vendor performance optimization.

Communication Skills : Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders across global organizations.

• Education : A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required;

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