Director of Strategic Engineering Programs & Execution

APTIV INDIA; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind River is seeking a Director, Strategic Engineering Programs to shape the agenda and align Product and Engineering. You will be a trusted advisor to the CVP of Engineering & Product, translating strategy into execution and guiding executive decision-making.

This highly visible leadership role drives cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market, ensuring investment priorities, customer needs, and execution stay aligned while accelerating progress on top

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in strategy, product strategy, business operations, consulting, chief of staff, program leadership, or related fields.
• Proven experience partnering closely with executive leaders in product and technology organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide strategic and transformational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Product Management, product development lifecycles, and engineering operating models.
• Exceptional communication, executive influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive alignment and outcomes across functions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CVP of Engineering & Product to drive strategic priorities, organizational alignment, and executive decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic advisor across both Product Management and Engineering, helping connect product strategy, roadmap priorities, technology investments, and business objectives.
• Lead a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market, Customer Success, and other partner organizations.
• Drive planning and alignment around product portfolio priorities, roadmap execution, resource tradeoffs, and investment decisions.
• Facilitate executive reviews, strategic planning, roadmap discussions, and leadership operating rhythms.
• Shape executive communications, Board materials, and strategic narratives that communicate progress, priorities, and business impact.
• Anticipate risks, resolve cross-functional issues, and accelerate progress on the organization's highest-priority initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive partnership

Strategic initiatives

Product management understanding

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional alignment

Job description

Wind River is seeking a Director, Strategic Engineering Programs to shape the agenda and align Product and Engineering. You will be a trusted advisor to the CVP of Engineering & Product, translating strategy into execution and guiding executive decision-making.

This highly visible leadership role drives cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market, ensuring investment priorities, customer needs, and execution stay aligned while accelerating progress on top