Senior Vice President, Engineering

Cision
United States, Illinois, Chicago
130 East Randolph Street (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
At Brandwatch, a Cision product, we don't just follow trends-we create them. Our people are at the heart of how we help brands around the world be seen and understood. We combine pioneering AI-driven consumer intelligence with industry-leading social media tools to empower our clients with the insights they need to make real-time, data-driven decisions. Here, your voice matters. We foster a culture where innovation thrives, and ideas are transformed into action. Whether you're analyzing AI-powered insights, building meaningful relationships with clients, or pushing the boundaries of what's possible, your contributions will shape the future of social engagement. Join us and be part of a team that's redefining how brands connect with their audiences. Your growth is our success, and together, we'll drive the conversations of tomorrow while creating authentic connections that matter. Empower your impact at Brandwatch. Be seen, be understood, be you. The Vice President of Engineering will lead the remote, globally distributed software development organization for the Brandwatch CI and Insights products. This role involves strategic planning, overseeing the software development lifecycle, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Reporting to the CPTO, this position collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and accelerate delivery. They spearhead a culture of continuous improvement and are regularly looking at ways to optimize the way we work. Key responsibilities include building healthy teams, mentoring engineers, implementing best practices, and staying abreast of industry trends. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of leading large engineering teams, scaling processes, and delivering complex SaaS products. You are a strategic leader who can balance technical depth with business acumen and are passionate about creating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities & Expectations Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products Establish project timelines, allocate resources, monitor progress to meet deadlines, and communicate status Provide oversight of the overall technology stack and product architecture to ensure scalability, flexibility, and sustainability. Ensure adherence to best practices in software development and architecture. Lead a data driven approach to performance and delivery, establishing KPIs that help the organization understand the impact and performance of engineering Serve as a strong partner to Product Management, Design and Operations, ensuring alignment between engineering and business objectives Collaborate with executive leadership to define long-term technology vision and goals Maintain and grow a strong engineering leadership team. Lead, mentor, and manage remote, globally distributed software engineering teams Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Foster a One-Team culture across Product, Engineering and Design Lead initiatives for process improvements and automation to streamline operations, managing teams through change with transparency and clear expectations Respected as a technology and people leader, able to provide both technical and management guidance to your org. Identify potential risks related to software development and implement mitigation strategies to address them proactively Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 8 years in a leadership role and 3+ years in a senior leadership role Proven track record of managing large-scale SaaS development projects. Remote team leadership preferred. Strong technical acumen with full stack experience, with a strong preference for experience in big data, data science and machine learning. Deep understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.). Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing engineering talent Ability to influence and drive cross-functional collaboration Experience in strategic planning and execution, with the ability to align technology initiatives with business goals Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges A strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture Ability to perform in a fast paced, frequently evolving environment If you've found our job opportunity interesting but you don't meet all of the requirements, it's still worth applying. We'd love to hear from you! At Cision, we're revolutionizing the way brands connect with their audiences. We provide PR, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data-driven world, enabling them to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne , Brandwatch , and PR Newswire , empower over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to achieve their goals. Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge and named a "Top Diversity Employer" for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com . Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses. Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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