VP Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter seeks a highly experienced VP of Engineering to lead its On-Prem and Cloud Engineering teams. This role involves strategic oversight of engineering initiatives, team leadership, and alignment with the product roadmap. Candidates should possess a strong background in AI and cloud architecture and a proven track record in scaling cloud products. The position requires excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and technical excellence across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 7-10 years in leadership roles.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and FedRAMP requirements.
• Experience managing and executing on-prem to cloud migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for Newforma product lines.
• Lead a global team of engineering directors and managers.
• Oversee architectural direction for cloud, on-prem, and AI-enhanced systems.

Skills

AI

Cloud Architecture

Leadership

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary VP of Engineering to lead our On-Prem and Cloud Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and cloud architecture, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive innovation and ensure the successful execution of our engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Engineering Leadership

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for all Newforma product lines, ensuring scalability, resilience, and technical excellence.
• Lead long-term technical initiatives including:
  • End-of-life (EOL) planning for legacy products in partnership with Product Management, ensuring sustainable support strategies and clean transitions for customers.
  • On-prem to cloud migration strategy and execution, including architectural planning, data migration, infrastructure scalability, and minimizing customer disruption.
• Align engineering priorities with the company’s product roadmap and long-term business goals in collaboration with the CPO.

Organizational Management

• Lead a global team of engineering directors and managers across multiple regions.
• Shape engineering culture, performance frameworks, and long-term talent planning, including high-level hiring strategies and organizational design.
• Develop compensation strategies in partnership with HR and other execs to ensure market competitiveness and fairness.

Technology & Architecture

• Oversee architectural direction for cloud-, on-prem, and AI-enhanced systems.
• Drive adoption of scalable, secure, and maintainable engineering practices across the organization.
• Support innovation initiatives and contribute to IP development, including patent activities when applicable.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Customer Success, Security, and IT to ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with organizational goals.
• Represent the engineering function in executive-level discussions and strategic planning sessions.

Execution Excellence

• Oversee execution of engineering projects across cloud and on-prem platforms, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate team efficiency and impact.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7-10 years in a leadership role.
• Must have a track record of scaling a cloud product.
• Must be familiar with ISO 27001 and FedRAMP requirements.
• Strong background in AI, cloud architecture, and on-prem solutions.
• Experience with modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI technologies.
• Proven experience in managing and executing on-prem to cloud migration projects.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the AECO industry.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of company-wide IT and InfoSec processes
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.