About the Role
Ness is seeking an experienced VP - Engineering, with a strong product engineering background and passion for engineering and creating products to solve business problems. The VP - Engineering will provide technology leadership, vision, and guidance to the engineering and product development teams and drive innovation in product development.
Responsibilities
- Deliver customer-focused business outcomes using Java full-stack / Cloud computing (SaaS / PaaS / IaaS)
- Manage P&L, Gross Margins and help grow the business with superior delivery
- Ensure timely delivery of all projects and be responsible for managing any scope change and convert this to revenue from the customer
- Lead customer relations and management at the organization level
- Ensure positive business outcomes by providing predictability, productivity and quality through defined processes that increase speed-to-value, institutionalize the use of Agile practices in a sustainable manner, and include the development of roadmaps that increase value over time
- Lead a 500+ member delivery function team of AVPs, SPDs, PDs etc
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for organization-led innovation and development to deliver solutions that meet internal and external stakeholder requirements
- Lead talent transformation charter (retaining and attracting top talent, upskill, cross skill, certifications etc.)
- Work collaboratively with all the peers (i.e., Vertical Heads) to ensure organizational goals are met
Qualifications
A coach, leader, mentor, thinker and an innovatorHands on expertise in converting a product roadmap to an engineering roadmapExpertise in product lifecycle development and played varied roles in various stages of the lifecycle for the last 15-20 yearsExtremely customer-centric and ability to lead customer relations and management at the organization levelUp to date with the industry and new and emerging technologiesTech savvy and “build” mindset. Passionate about IP building and developmentExperience with IP Led transformation models (Assets, Frameworks, Accelerators, POCs, Patents etc.)Hands on experience in product engineering, design, and architecture and should be able to guide the team during pre-sales and executionFlexible and willing to embrace change and contribute to a culture that promotes innovationEffective problem solving and decision-making skillsExcellent people management and leadership skills. Maintain high standards of work practices and ensure integrity, respect and confidentiality at all timesAbility to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to Global LeadershipShould have led and managed a team of at least 300 people or 100-150 people (if in a product company)Required Skills
Hands on expertise in converting a product roadmap to an engineering roadmapExpertise in product lifecycle developmentExtremely customer-centricUp to date with the industry and new and emerging technologiesTech savvy and “build” mindsetExperience with IP Led transformation modelsHands on experience in product engineering, design, and architectureEffective problem solving and decision-making skillsExcellent people management and leadership skillsAbility to effectively communicate with various levels of employeesPreferred Skills
Experience leading and managing large teamsExperience in a product companyNess is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.