Director of Engineering — Scale, Reliability & Innovation

Mission Critical Group

Harleysville (PA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mission Critical Group, a leading power systems provider, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams, drive strategic initiatives, and partner with Product, Architecture, and Business leaders. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will shape roadmaps, implement best practices, and deliver scalable solutions across critical industries.

The role emphasizes accountability, performance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering reliable platforms and fostering

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership.
Experience leading multiple engineering teams through engineering managers.
Proven track record delivering complex software products and platforms.
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and modern software practices.
Experience managing budgets, staffing, and strategic workforce planning.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop engineering managers and individual contributors across multiple teams.
Drive delivery of strategic engineering initiatives while ensuring quality, security, performance, and reliability.
Partner with Product Management to translate business strategy into engineering roadmaps and execution plans.
Establish engineering best practices, processes, and operational metrics to improve efficiency and predictability.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage staffing plans, workforce development, succession planning, and performance management.
Oversee resource allocation and prioritization to align with organizational goals.
Collaborate with Architecture and Technical Leads to ensure alignment with long-term platform strategy.
Monitor and improve key engineering KPIs, including delivery velocity and system reliability.
Support organizational change initiatives and scale engineering capabilities across teams and locations.