Engineering Director: Strategy & People (Onsite Minneapolis)

Versique; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Versique is seeking a senior engineering leader to plan, organize and direct the engineering function in a fast-paced environment. You will guide technical direction, drive product roadmaps and KPI-driven performance with cross-functional partners.

Oversight includes supervision of design, testing and validation, budget management and staff development to build a high-performing team that delivers on strategic priorities and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering; Advanced Degree preferred.
• 10+ years plus experience in product development and/or project management.
• 7+ years of supervisory or management experience; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with BI and AI tools, including Power BI, to analyze information and improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes annual product development plans aligned to business strategies.
• Oversees product design, testing, validation and regulatory/compliance considerations.
• Keeps informed on competitive offerings and technical advancements affecting the company.
• Maintains and advances relationships with customers and technical service suppliers.
• Establishes standards, policies, processes and benchmarks for the engineering team.
• Evaluates information infrastructure and guides product development priorities.
• Uses Power BI to monitor engineering performance and communicate metrics to leadership.
• Designs new products to meet performance and financial targets; improves existing ones.
• Owns and improves the Engineering Change Notice release process.
• Manages annual operating budget and staffing plans.
• Develops employees through coaching and training to build a high-performing organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. Engineering; Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

AI productivity tools

Job description

Versique is seeking a senior engineering leader to plan, organize and direct the engineering function in a fast-paced environment. You will guide technical direction, drive product roadmaps and KPI-driven performance with cross-functional partners.

Oversight includes supervision of design, testing and validation, budget management and staff development to build a high-performing team that delivers on strategic priorities and customer commitments.