Vice President, Software Engineering

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Software Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space. This leader will shape the enterprise software delivery strategy across multiple business units, with a focus on modernization, standardization, and scalable execution. The role will guide high-performing engineering teams through platform transformation efforts while strengthening governance across both legacy and modern environments. You will also partner with senior leaders to improve delivery predictability, quality, operational stability, and adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices.

Location

Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the enterprise vision and strategy for software delivery across business units
• Own delivery KPIs for predictability, quality, and operational stability
• Lead modernization to reusable services and common engineering patterns
• Establish engineering standards and best practices for software delivery
• Drive improvements in deployment frequency and delivery predictability metrics
• Ensure adoption of enterprise architecture standards across products and squads
• Oversee daily management and KPI reviews across business units

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of software engineering leadership experience, including 7+ years managing multiple teams or business units
• Proven success in platform transformation and governance across legacy and modern systems
• Experience with Agile/Lean practices and measurable quality improvements in engineering
• Demonstrated record of deploying AI-enabled engineering practices and automation tools
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape an enterprise software delivery strategy and influence modernization efforts
• Access to AI initiatives and cutting-edge engineering practices
• Collaboration with cross-disciplinary leaders in a dynamic environment
• Steering platform consolidation to improve enterprise agility and scalability
• Opportunity for professional development and coaching high-performing teams

Pay

$180,000 – $220,000 annually