VP, Engineering

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a dynamic and innovative Vice President, Engineering, in Kansas City / the greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. This position will help drive the future of their technology strategy and execution.

Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role will play a critical part in bridging business needs with scalable technology solutions. As a leader within the technology organization, you'll guide teams to implement best-in-class engineering practices, oversee architecture, and ensure seamless integration of technology across multiple platforms.

Description:

Technical Leadership and Strategy

Collaborate with the CTO to execute the company's technology roadmap and align it with broader business goals.

Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure systems across multiple technology stacks.

Champion technical best practices, from software development to integration, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Drive the adoption of modern engineering tools and methodologies to optimize the technology lifecycle. Team Leadership and Development

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, architects, and developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Partner with the CTO on succession planning and talent development to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Empower teams to experiment with new technologies, emphasizing continuous improvement and learning.

System Integration and Performance Optimization

Ensure the seamless integration of technology solutions, including CRM, web platforms, field services, and automation tools.

Optimize system performance and ensure alignment with business requirements, reducing technical friction for end-users.

Partner with Business Intelligence (BI) teams to embed analytics and data-driven decision-making into engineering solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a liaison between engineering and business stakeholders to translate complex technical challenges into actionable solutions.

Work closely with the Product team to test and implement emerging technologies that drive growth and efficiency.

Provide technical guidance to other departments, ensuring technology adoption and alignment across the organization.

Execution and Accountability

Build frameworks to manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring on-time and within-budget execution.

Regularly report on engineering initiatives, KPIs, and progress to the CTO and executive leadership.