Vice President of Software Engineering

Alined Consulting Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT consultancy is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering in Milwaukee, WI. This executive role demands 15+ years in software engineering and architecture, alongside progressive leadership experience. The ideal candidate will lead the engineering function, focusing on AI-first product development while fostering innovation within the team. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a Master's preferred. The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $275,000 annually, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering and architecture experience.
• 10+ years of progressive people leadership.
• Proven success leading large-scale engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide Engineering function.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineering leaders.
• Shape technical strategy in partnership with Product and Architecture leaders.
• Drive operational excellence across engineering teams.
• Champion modern engineering practices and organizational agility.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

AI product development

Strategic planning

Cloud-native architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

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Pay Range

Range provided by Alined Consulting Group: $250,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do & Impact

• Lead the enterprise-wide Engineering function, setting the vision and operating model to drive AI-first product development and platform innovation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineering leaders across Solution Groups, fostering a culture of ownership, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Shape technical strategy in partnership with Product, Architecture, and Platform leaders to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring high-quality execution across all engineering teams and delivering customer-centric outcomes.
• Champion modern engineering practices and organizational agility to accelerate time-to-market and value delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Executive leadership to ensure engineering investments align to strategic business outcomes.
• Model innovation leadership by exploring new tools, AI capabilities, and startup-like models to spark engineering transformation.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of software engineering and architecture experience.
• 10+ years of progressive people leadership, including senior technical leaders across multiple teams or departments.
• Proven success leading large-scale engineering organizations and building AI-first platforms.
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments preferred.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, cloud-native architectures, and

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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