VP, Core Systems & Platform Engineering

Cengage Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 192,500 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Vice President of Core Systems to lead technology capabilities that support digital product scaling. This role involves collaborating closely with various departments to modernize the technology ecosystem and enhance learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and enterprise technology, a proven track record in senior leadership, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include driving modernization and operational excellence while creating a high-performing leadership team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software or enterprise technology experience.
• 8+ years of senior engineering leadership experience.
• Experience with high-availability systems and incident management.
• Experience modernizing technology ecosystems into cloud-native architectures.
• Excellent executive communication skills and leadership of leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology strategy and operating model for core systems.
• Drive modernization through AI technologies and cloud-native architecture.
• Establish shared AI infrastructure and platform services.
• Partner with leaders across business units for adoption of shared capabilities.
• Champion modern software delivery practices and build an engineering leadership team.

Skills

Software, platform, or enterprise technology experience

Senior engineering leadership experience

Defining and executing platform strategies

High-availability enterprise systems

AI-enabled product platforms

Modernizing legacy platforms

Managing budgets and vendor relationships

Strong executive communication

Organizational leadership skills

Job description

Cengage Group in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Vice President of Core Systems to lead technology capabilities that support digital product scaling. This role involves collaborating closely with various departments to modernize the technology ecosystem and enhance learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and enterprise technology, a proven track record in senior leadership, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include driving modernization and operational excellence while creating a high-performing leadership team.