Noregon Systems
POSITION SUMMARY:
At Noregon Systems, our development efforts are primarily focused on software and software-as-a-service products, as well as some electronics and embedded firmware. The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for leading the Engineering department to be an effective organization in implementing the strategic and product vision as defined by upper management, Sales and the Product Management team. The VP of Engineering will lead the daily operations of the department and will also be expected to participate in development and oversight of the organizations strategic goals. The role will work closely with Sales, Product Management, and other departments teams to clearly define product priorities, product requirements, and to plan the execution of projects to align with the product roadmap and Customer expectations. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Technology at the Company. THIS ROLE IS FULL-TIME ONSITE IN GREENSBORO NC. If you are not willing to relocate, please do not apply Responsibilities Provide Engineering Leadership to support corporate strategy, sales needs, and product roadmap Lead and facilitate the translation of sales initiatives, strategic plans, goals, and product roadmaps into executable projects within schedule, resource and budget constraints (resolve priorities, schedule, and budget tradeoffs as needed). Ensure all stakeholders are routinely informed and kept up to date on key deliverables. Lead and mentor managers and senior staff to effectively execute the corporate strategy and product roadmap. Plan and work with managers and senior staff to lead all aspects of engineering activities within the organization. Define and support career development for engineering staff. Identify professional development and training for engineers and managers. Create and maintain engineering personnel evaluation criteria. Clearly define roles and responsibilities. Oversee employee performance management for both direct reports and the extended Engineering team, including formal performance and compensation reviews and recognition of exceptional performers. Create a high-performing environment that drives best-in-class employee retention.
Management of Engineering Resources
Resolve resource contention by prioritizing staff workload as needed to be consistent with Sales, Product Management, Operations and Marketing team goals. Identify and justify staffing needs. Lead the processes to identify and screen candidates for hire. Identify staff performance issues and deal with them promptly. Identify requirements for and acquisition of outsourced services and resources. Develop and manage Engineering budget(s).
Maintain and improve Engineering organization processes and efficiency
Work with senior staff and all stakeholders to select and maintain the technology stack used in developing and deploying Noregon products. Lead the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to improve engineering efficiency in supporting product development and project execution. Ensure all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes conform to organization's established policies and objectives. Maintain ownership and improvement of organizational processes and pro-actively work with the engineering staff to foster a continuous improvement and learning culture.
Project Execution
Accountable for developing and maintaining budgets for product and project execution. Provide direction and leadership to engineering team to facilitate timely project execution, project cost control and customer satisfaction. Align staff capabilities, workflow, and staffing levels to be consistent with the corporate strategic direction.
Communication
Facilitate the communication of corporate strategy, product roadmaps, and business priorities to the engineering organization. Use on-going communication and prioritization of engineering/project tasks to focus on process and project execution in the engineering organization. Continuous communication of issues/concerns with key company stakeholders. Escalate critical issues promptly. Build and maintain working relationships with other functional teams including Sales, Product Management, Operations and Marketing. Actively participate on the executive leadership team. All other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Required
Bachelors Degree required; MBA or advanced graduate degree preferred Experience leading an engineering organization providing highly engineered software and systems is strongly preferred. Extensive technical project management experience, preferably with PMP certification. Demonstrated experience combining process management with the nurturing of a creative environment that encourages new ideas and innovation. Deep software development lifecycle knowledge and experience, including usage of Agile/Lean Methodologies. Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills. Experience in a senior level management role in the technology/transportation industry is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar profile. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Microsoft development and cloud technologies and services is highly preferred.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with candidates and employees at all levels. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in fast-paced dynamic environment. Vision to develop and lead staff. Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Experience working in a CMMI Level 2 or 3 assessed organization is a plus.
Physical Requirements
This is largely a sedentary role, but regular standing, bending, or stooping may be required. Ability to occasionally lift 20 pounds.
Travel Requirements
Approximately 5%, mainly local and regional travel.
Direct applications only agency submissions will not be considered We want to protect and inform our prospective candidates. Please be aware that Noregon conducts its recruitment and hiring process professionally and securely. Official offers of employment are extended exclusively by our authorized representatives through direct communication channels and will never be sent via social media platforms or informal communication methods. If you receive any communication regarding a job offer from an unofficial source claiming to represent Noregon Systems, LLC, please report it to our Human Resources Department (hr@noregon.com) immediately for verification. We appreciate your vigilance and look forward to potentially working with you! *This position description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. **Noregon Systems, Inc is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. Note: This refined description maintains the core content while ensuring all formatting adheres to the allowed HTML tags and removing non-essential boilerplate. It preserves responsibilities, qualifications, and key statements relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
At Noregon Systems, our development efforts are primarily focused on software and software-as-a-service products, as well as some electronics and embedded firmware. The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for leading the Engineering department to be an effective organization in implementing the strategic and product vision as defined by upper management, Sales and the Product Management team. The VP of Engineering will lead the daily operations of the department and will also be expected to participate in development and oversight of the organizations strategic goals. The role will work closely with Sales, Product Management, and other departments teams to clearly define product priorities, product requirements, and to plan the execution of projects to align with the product roadmap and Customer expectations. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Technology at the Company. THIS ROLE IS FULL-TIME ONSITE IN GREENSBORO NC. If you are not willing to relocate, please do not apply Responsibilities Provide Engineering Leadership to support corporate strategy, sales needs, and product roadmap Lead and facilitate the translation of sales initiatives, strategic plans, goals, and product roadmaps into executable projects within schedule, resource and budget constraints (resolve priorities, schedule, and budget tradeoffs as needed). Ensure all stakeholders are routinely informed and kept up to date on key deliverables. Lead and mentor managers and senior staff to effectively execute the corporate strategy and product roadmap. Plan and work with managers and senior staff to lead all aspects of engineering activities within the organization. Define and support career development for engineering staff. Identify professional development and training for engineers and managers. Create and maintain engineering personnel evaluation criteria. Clearly define roles and responsibilities. Oversee employee performance management for both direct reports and the extended Engineering team, including formal performance and compensation reviews and recognition of exceptional performers. Create a high-performing environment that drives best-in-class employee retention.
Management of Engineering Resources
Resolve resource contention by prioritizing staff workload as needed to be consistent with Sales, Product Management, Operations and Marketing team goals. Identify and justify staffing needs. Lead the processes to identify and screen candidates for hire. Identify staff performance issues and deal with them promptly. Identify requirements for and acquisition of outsourced services and resources. Develop and manage Engineering budget(s).
Maintain and improve Engineering organization processes and efficiency
Work with senior staff and all stakeholders to select and maintain the technology stack used in developing and deploying Noregon products. Lead the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to improve engineering efficiency in supporting product development and project execution. Ensure all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes conform to organization's established policies and objectives. Maintain ownership and improvement of organizational processes and pro-actively work with the engineering staff to foster a continuous improvement and learning culture.
Project Execution
Accountable for developing and maintaining budgets for product and project execution. Provide direction and leadership to engineering team to facilitate timely project execution, project cost control and customer satisfaction. Align staff capabilities, workflow, and staffing levels to be consistent with the corporate strategic direction.
Communication
Facilitate the communication of corporate strategy, product roadmaps, and business priorities to the engineering organization. Use on-going communication and prioritization of engineering/project tasks to focus on process and project execution in the engineering organization. Continuous communication of issues/concerns with key company stakeholders. Escalate critical issues promptly. Build and maintain working relationships with other functional teams including Sales, Product Management, Operations and Marketing. Actively participate on the executive leadership team. All other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Required
Bachelors Degree required; MBA or advanced graduate degree preferred Experience leading an engineering organization providing highly engineered software and systems is strongly preferred. Extensive technical project management experience, preferably with PMP certification. Demonstrated experience combining process management with the nurturing of a creative environment that encourages new ideas and innovation. Deep software development lifecycle knowledge and experience, including usage of Agile/Lean Methodologies. Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills. Experience in a senior level management role in the technology/transportation industry is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar profile. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Microsoft development and cloud technologies and services is highly preferred.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with candidates and employees at all levels. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in fast-paced dynamic environment. Vision to develop and lead staff. Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Experience working in a CMMI Level 2 or 3 assessed organization is a plus.
Physical Requirements
This is largely a sedentary role, but regular standing, bending, or stooping may be required. Ability to occasionally lift 20 pounds.
Travel Requirements
Approximately 5%, mainly local and regional travel.
Direct applications only agency submissions will not be considered We want to protect and inform our prospective candidates. Please be aware that Noregon conducts its recruitment and hiring process professionally and securely. Official offers of employment are extended exclusively by our authorized representatives through direct communication channels and will never be sent via social media platforms or informal communication methods. If you receive any communication regarding a job offer from an unofficial source claiming to represent Noregon Systems, LLC, please report it to our Human Resources Department (hr@noregon.com) immediately for verification. We appreciate your vigilance and look forward to potentially working with you! *This position description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. **Noregon Systems, Inc is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. Note: This refined description maintains the core content while ensuring all formatting adheres to the allowed HTML tags and removing non-essential boilerplate. It preserves responsibilities, qualifications, and key statements relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr