Senior Director of Software Engineering & Product Management

About the position

The Senior Director of Software Engineering & Product Management will play a crucial role in defining and implementing the technological vision and product strategy in collaboration with executive leadership. This position requires a strong focus on aligning software development and product management initiatives with the company's long-term goals and market trends. The role involves leading and mentoring engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions, while also overseeing the architecture and optimization of data pipelines to support product insights and performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.