Director of Engineering

Pavion

$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, with 3+ years in senior management
  • Strong technical background in relevant technologies
  • Proven ability to lead and scale teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Expertise in project management and Agile methodologies
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel 40% of the time as needed

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement mid- to long-term departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Oversee architectural decisions to ensure solutions' scalability and reliability
  • Ensure timely delivery of projects through effective prioritization and milestones
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements
  • Manage budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships
  • Recruit and develop top engineering talent to build high-performing teams
  • Promote a culture of diversity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the engineering department

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead engineering initiatives that align with strategic organizational goals
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams, allowing for diverse project exposure
  • Focus on recruiting and developing talent, fostering professional growth
  • Encouragement of a culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Leadership role with significant influence on technical strategy and innovation
Full Job Description
Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Director of Engineering to join our shared services team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and monitor mid-term and long-term goals that are in alignment with the organization's strategic plan. Create comprehensive departmental strategies, tying them to individual business goals as well as overarching organizational goals
  • Oversee architectural decisions and technical strategies to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of solutions. Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps). Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality engineering projects by setting clear priorities and milestones. Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and scope. Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships effectively
  • Partner with leadership across product, marketing, operations, and customer success teams to align engineering efforts with business needs. Serve as the technical point of contact for clients, partners, and key stakeholders when necessary. Communicate engineering progress, challenges, and successes to executive leadership
  • Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent to build high-performing teams. Inspire and ensure teams achieve excellence in performance and innovation. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and create professional development plans. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the engineering organization. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering department


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years' experience in engineering roles, 3+ years in a senior management capacity
  • Strong technical background, with experience in [specific technologies or domains relevant to the role]
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and scale engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Expertise in project management, Agile methodologies, and engineering best practices
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Available to travel 40% of time, or as needed


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field


Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

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