VP of Engineering — AI-Driven Transformation Leader

Realta Associates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Réalta Associates is partnering with a global leader in enterprise software to appoint a VP of Engineering. You’ll lead a distributed, international function across software engineering, data, product, DevOps and QA, reporting to the CTO and shaping the engineering strategy.

You’ll drive transformation, coach managers, advance AI adoption in development lifecycles and deliver tangible improvements in delivery, quality and customer value across cloud-native platforms.

Qualifications

• You’re an established VP, Senior Director or Head of Engineering with around five years’ experience at comparable leadership scope.
• You’ve led through Engineering Managers and delivered across distributed, international teams in an enterprise SaaS environment.
• SVP-level candidates are also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Engineering effectiveness: Use DORA metrics, delivery predictability, quality, reliability and developer experience to identify constraints and guide meaningful improvements.
• Leadership capability: Develop Engineering Managers who can coach effectively, set clear expectations and build engaged, accountable teams.
• Technical transformation: Modernise legacy systems and evolve cloud-native, distributed platforms while maintaining service quality.
• AI-enabled development: Embed useful AI practices into engineering workflows and measure their impact on delivery and quality.
• Product and commercial outcomes: Partner with Product, Data and senior commercial leaders to connect engineering investment with customer value and growth.
• Psychological safety: Create an environment where people can challenge decisions, raise problems early and learn from thoughtful experimentation, supported by clear standards and constructive feedback.

Job description

Réalta Associates is partnering with a global leader in enterprise software to appoint a VP of Engineering. You’ll lead a distributed, international function across software engineering, data, product, DevOps and QA, reporting to the CTO and shaping the engineering strategy.

You’ll drive transformation, coach managers, advance AI adoption in development lifecycles and deliver tangible improvements in delivery, quality and customer value across cloud-native platforms.