VP, Core Systems & Platform Modernization

TrulyHired; United States; On-site; USD 192,500 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive bonus program

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

Job summary

Cengage is looking for a VP, Software Engineering - Core Systems to lead the organization responsible for shared technology capabilities. This role is crucial in guiding teams dedicated to advancing Cengage's Core Systems strategy, collaborating with various units to tailor solutions for specific markets.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of technology experience and strong leadership capabilities. The position includes driving modernization efforts and mentoring a high-performing team while ensuring alignment with business priorities, promising an exciting opportunity for technology leaders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software, platform, or enterprise technology.
• 8+ years of senior engineering leadership experience.
• Experience managing high-availability systems with service-level accountability.
• Experience in leading consolidation efforts to reduce technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology strategy and roadmap for the core systems.
• Drive modernization through AI technologies and cloud-native architecture.
• Establish AI infrastructure and shared capabilities for product teams.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering leadership team.

Skills

Software, platform, or enterprise technology experience

Senior engineering leadership experience

Defining shared-services strategies

Running high-availability enterprise systems

Leading AI-enabled product platforms

Modernizing legacy platforms

Managing budgets and vendor relationships

Excellent executive communication skills

Strong organizational leadership skills

Job description

Cengage is looking for a VP, Software Engineering - Core Systems to lead the organization responsible for shared technology capabilities. This role is crucial in guiding teams dedicated to advancing Cengage's Core Systems strategy, collaborating with various units to tailor solutions for specific markets.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of technology experience and strong leadership capabilities. The position includes driving modernization efforts and mentoring a high-performing team while ensuring alignment with business priorities, promising an exciting opportunity for technology leaders.