Director of Engineering

Xcede; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead large-scale modernization and digital transformation initiatives for a Fortune 500 global organization. This leadership role reports directly to the CTO and helps shape the engineering strategy, technology roadmap, and modernization initiatives.

You will drive ERP modernization, cloud migration, and AI/ML/RPA adoption while building high-performing teams across geographies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, technology, or enterprise IT leadership.
• Proven track record leading large-scale engineering organizations or teams.
• Strong background in cloud transformation and enterprise modernization.
• Experience with ERP platforms and large-scale ERP initiatives.
• Exposure to AI/ML, RPA, IoT, and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud and engineering architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with C-suite and executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing global or geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Strong strategic leadership combined with the ability to drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP modernization, upgrades, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and technology innovation.
• Oversee the integration and adoption of AI/ML, RPA, and IoT technologies.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams across a global organization.
• Partner with senior technology and business leadership to deliver large-scale transformation programs.
• Establish engineering standards, architecture practices, and delivery methodologies.
• Drive modernization of legacy platforms and enterprise technology environments.
• Manage complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise IT leadership

Cloud transformation

ERP modernization

Executive stakeholder management

Global engineering leadership

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead large-scale technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives for a Fortune 500 global CPG organization.

This is a high-impact engineering leadership opportunity for a technology leader with experience overseeing enterprise transformation, cloud modernization, and emerging technologies across complex global environments.

The Director of Engineering will report directly to the CTO and play a key role in shaping the organization's engineering strategy, technology roadmap, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ERP modernization, upgrades, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and technology innovation.
• Oversee the integration and adoption of AI/ML, RPA, and IoT technologies.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams across a global organization.
• Partner with senior technology and business leadership to deliver large-scale transformation programs.
• Establish engineering standards, architecture practices, and delivery methodologies.
• Drive modernization of legacy platforms and enterprise technology environments.
• Manage complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, technology, or enterprise IT leadership.
• Proven experience leading large-scale engineering organizations or teams.
• Strong background in cloud transformation and enterprise modernization.
• Experience with ERP platforms and large-scale ERP initiatives.
• Exposure to AI/ML, RPA, IoT, and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud and engineering architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with C-suite and executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing global or geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Strong strategic leadership combined with the ability to drive execution.

Why This Opportunity

This is a transformational engineering leadership role offering the opportunity to influence technology strategy, modernize enterprise platforms, build high-performing engineering organizations, and help shape the future of technology for a global Fortune 500 company.