VP of Engineering

Reports to: President

Department: Engineering

Location: Atlanta, GA – Hybrid

Overview

MTECH Systems aims to increase protein production yield without compromising animal welfare or damaging the planet. We create software that delivers real-time data to the supply chain, helping producers improve production responsibly.

We are the industry-leading provider of Live Animal Protein Production Performance Management Tools. For over 30 years, we have provided cutting-edge enterprise data solutions for live poultry operations. Our applications run in over 50 countries on six continents.

We have nearly 300 employees globally, with main offices in Mexico, the United States, and Brazil. Our USA headquarters is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a casual, collaborative environment and a flexible atmosphere that encourages collaboration and development.

Job Summary

We seek a VP of Engineering who excels in team building, leadership, and execution. This role is crucial in scaling our engineering team, ensuring efficient internal communication, and removing obstacles to maximize engineer success.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management:

• Lead a diverse engineering team to achieve excellence.
• Develop a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Implement performance management processes and oversee talent development.
• Scale a high-performing engineering team of 50 engineers.

Recruitment & Talent Development:

• Oversight of the recruitment process to attract top engineering talent.
• Close collaboration with HR to develop and execute strategies for talent acquisition and retention.
• Establish mentorship programs and continuous learning initiatives.

Project Delivery & Operational Excellence:

• Ensure efficient project delivery aligning with company goals and timelines.
• Implement processes and best practices to optimize development workflows.
• Identify and remove obstacles hindering team productivity and project delivery.

Internal Communication & Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams and other departments.
• Collaborate with the CTO on strategic initiatives and technical direction.
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts.

Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement:

• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues and technical roadblocks.
• Promote a culture of open communication and problem-solving.
• Monitor key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Architect highly scalable cloud-based systems.
• Establish enterprise-grade engineering best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Assist in shaping the company's technical strategy.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable engineering plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• MBA (with tech focus)
• MS in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Additonal Certifications:

• AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certifications
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

Experience:

• 10 years of engineering leadership experience
• Proven experience managing engineering functions with a focus on standards development, transformation, and performance review processes
• Strong background in leading technical teams and delivering engineering solutions that drive process improvements and compliance

Skills:

• Expertise in engineering standards, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership and team development abilities, with experience fostering innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enterprise Software Development – Large-scale, distributed systems
• Cloud Computing – SaaS, multi-tenant architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scalability & Performance Optimization – Handling high-traffic applications
• Security & Compliance – Enterprise security, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA
• Data Engineering & Analytics – Big data, AI/ML, and real-time processing
• DevOps & CI/CD – Automating deployments and monitoring stability
• Product & Engineering Alignment – Balancing innovation with execution
• Team Leadership & Scaling Engineering Teams – Managing 75 engineers globally

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align engineering goals with organizational objectives.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and quality assurance for technical standards.
• Effective leader with a focus on talent development, collaboration, and innovation.
• Skilled communicator, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Results-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is MTECH's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. MTECH is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at MTECH has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.