Vice President of Engineering

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 innovator

Hands on expertise in converting a product roadmap to an engineering roadmap

Expertise in product lifecycle development and played varied roles in various stages of the lifecycle for the last 15-20 years

Extremely customer-centric and ability to lead customer relations and management at the organization level

Up to date with the industry and new and emerging technologies

Tech savvy and “build” mindset. Passionate about IP building and development

Experience 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 execution

Flexible and willing to embrace change and contribute to a culture that promotes innovation

Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent people management and leadership skills. Maintain high standards of work practices and ensure integrity, respect and confidentiality at all times

Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to Global Leadership

Should 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 roadmap

Expertise in product lifecycle development

Extremely customer-centric

Up to date with the industry and new and emerging technologies

Tech savvy and “build” mindset

Experience with IP Led transformation models

Hands on experience in product engineering, design, and architecture

Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent people management and leadership skills

Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees

Preferred Skills

Experience leading and managing large teams

Experience in a product company

Ness is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.