We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary VP of Engineering to lead our On-Prem and Cloud Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and cloud architecture, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive innovation and ensure the successful execution of our engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Engineering Leadership

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for all Newforma product lines, ensuring scalability, resilience, and technical excellence.
• Lead long-term technical initiatives including:
  • End-of-life (EOL) planning for legacy products in partnership with Product Management, ensuring sustainable support strategies and clean transitions for customers.
  • On-prem to cloud migration strategy and execution, including architectural planning, data migration, infrastructure scalability, and minimizing customer disruption.
• Align engineering priorities with the company's product roadmap and long-term business goals in collaboration with the CPO.

Organizational Management

• Lead a global team of engineering directors and managers across multiple regions.
• Shape engineering culture, performance frameworks, and long-term talent planning, including high-level hiring strategies and organizational design.
• Develop compensation strategies in partnership with HR and other execs to ensure market competitiveness and fairness.

Technology & Architecture

• Oversee architectural direction for cloud-native, on-prem, and AI-enhanced systems.
• Drive adoption of scalable, secure, and maintainable engineering practices across the organization.
• Support innovation initiatives and contribute to IP development, including patent activities when applicable.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Customer Success, Security, and IT to ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with organizational goals.
• Represent the engineering function in executive-level discussions and strategic planning sessions.

Execution Excellence

• Oversee execution of engineering projects across cloud and on-prem platforms, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate team efficiency and impact.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7-10 years in a leadership role.
• Must have a track record of scaling a cloud product.
• Must be familiar with ISO 27001 and FedRAMP requirements.
• Strong background in AI, cloud architecture, and on-prem solutions.
• Experience with modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI technologies.
• Proven experience in managing and executing on-prem to cloud migration projects.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the AECO industry.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of company-wide IT and InfoSec processes
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.