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Vice President of Engineering

Job ID : 1969

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Location : San Diego, CA

Type : Permanent

Status : Open

Key Skills : wireless technology, development management, Manager, Engineering, hardware, software, product design, implementation, R&D, budgets, time management

Description :

Seeking Vice President of Engineering, who will have the opportunity to oversee the Engineering and R&D functions of the company. The individual filing this role will set a strong tone of operational, technical, and management excellence, as well as lead by example through day-to-day technical and operational execution. This person is expected to have a proven track record of leading hardware and software development teams through complex projects leveraging a mix of internal and outside resources. Align staff, technology roadmap commitments, and project budgets to the business roadmap to efficiently deliver solutions of the highest quality which address market opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Plan and direct the development of new hardware and software products and / or product enhancements.
Ensure projects are completed and properly documented according to product specifications, timelines, and corporate quality standards.
Ensure that product meets established long-range goals.
Evaluate, develop and implement design improvements and new design concepts.
Secure appropriate level of technical review support for project documentation.
Direct development efforts with third party vendors and / or the integration of third party vendors.
Evaluate new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within company products.
Work closely with Design and Architecture teams to improve products, quality, and processes.
Present ideas directly and confidently to technical and non-technical internal staff and external clients in business-friendly language.
Align staff to meet increased productivity and align to rapid product evolution through team structure, retention, and recruiting.
Direct project involvement and leadership of projects.
Knowledge of enterprise software environments.

POSITION OBJECTIVES :

Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.

Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflicts and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity. Develop a cohesive, supportive working environment enabling each employee and the department to succeed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Directly supervises employees within the Engineering and R&D functions.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirement :

BA / BS Degree in Engineering or Computer Science; advanced degree preferred.

10 years of technical experience in research and development of wireless technology, with 5 years of experience in development management.

Strong passion for development and a great desire to ensure the atmosphere and culture is energetic.

High level of expertise in hardware and software product design and implementation.

Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills.

Technical and comprehensive knowledge of broad business areas.

Strong integrity and highly reliable leader.

Ability to assess, prioritize, delegate, and track concurrent tasks in an effective and organized manner.

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Seeking candidates with high ethics, adaptability, punctuality, and business acumen who will be able to do change management, delegate, be conscious of cost, and take initiative. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must along with good judgement, leadership, people management, planning and organizing, and problem-solving. Must have good project management experience, apply technical skills and knowledge, and visionary leadership style that gives and welcomes feedback and contributes to building a positive team spirit.

REPORTS TO : CEO

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