VP, Software Engineering

Systech, a solutions division of Markem-Imaje, provides digital product authentication and traceability solutions to combat counterfeiting, prevent diversion and meet regulatory compliance. Built on decades of experience as the leader in pharmaceutical serialization, our comprehensive brand protection suite delivers the real-time insight, actionable product data, digital connectivity and consumer engagement functionality needed to fight supply chain threats. Global brands across industries rely on us to keep their products authentic, safe and connected— from manufacturing to the consumer’s hands. Together we are revolutionizing brand protection! 

Systech International is looking for a Vice President of Software Engineering responsible for a distributed Engineering team focused on building industry leading cloud based SaaS applications and on-prem solutions. This leader will be working with cross functional teams and executives to develop product strategy & innovative solutions. In this role you will lead teams in the design, development, production deployment and maintenance of the solutions. This role requires both strategic thinking & tactical execution to build scalable solutions. This role will report directly to Vice President, Digital Products.

To be successful in this position you should have exceptional foresight, great communication skills, working knowledge of different engineering disciplines and how they relate to one another, and an aptitude for managing risk. Prior experience communicating the vision and strategy in bold, persuasive terms gaining buy-in within the organization and from external stakeholders. You will be accessible, yet an independent thinker, embracing and synthesizing disparate views. You should be comfortable managing "what if" scenarios and manage a high degree of ambiguity well.

Creativity in problem identification and resolution and a relentless drive to carry out company goals and objectives. A can-do attitude is a must. Data-driven decision making; however, you will have the experience and skill-set to leverage intuition to make decisions in uncertain times or ambiguous situations
 

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Engineering for Systech product portfolio  and teams across Geos.
• Responsible for Technical/engineering organization strategy, product architecture, design, development, Quality, Devops, post production enhancement & maintenance functions.
• Lead the teams that deliver on-premise solutions as well a Cloud based SaaS solutions. Hands-on leader who can roll up the sleeves as necessary to ensure product design, release quality and key objectives, goals are being met.
• Will assist in developing the vision and roadmaps to execute current and future company goals and objectives to provide the best technology in market segments and effectively consolidate technology products acquired through M&A activities
• Serves as liaison with Product Management

• Leads strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for evaluation, development, and deployment
• Selects and manages company staff, onshore and offshore contractors, and outsourced vendors
• Oversees R&D work to attain maximum efficiency in the design and production of technology products
• Directs activities so that products are developed on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives and meet market demands
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices
• Ensures that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization
• Sets the engineering teams objectives, goals and OKRs. Measures the KPIs for organization, product health monitoring and continuous improvements.
• Prepare and present status reports to stakeholders, executives
• Establish development, deployment best practices, document and communicate.
• Engage with senior leadership to build relationships, provide executive presence and presentations.
• Talent management is critical part of the role.
• Tenacity in achieving success goals. Holding your team, yourself and other stakeholders to account in delivery to commitments.
• Be player-coach and provide hands-on leadership to the team & elevate the team efficiency.

Qulifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, or equivalent .
• 15+ years in the Software industry experience and experienced through product development, architecture and senior management experience.
  • At least 5 years of Cloud based SaaS leadership experience with Software development teams
  • Atleast 8 years of hands-on Software development