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VP of Product & Engineering

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Our client in Malaysia is on the hunt for a seasoned VP of Product & Engineering to spearhead their engineering efforts and foster innovation.

VP of Product & Engineering

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a global team, manage large-scale projects, and directly contribute to the company's strategic goals. The successful candidate will have a robust technical background, outstanding leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing large-scale engineering projects.

  • Lead global engineering teams
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement
  • Manage large-scale engineering projects

What you'll do:

As the Vice President of Product & Engineering, you will be at the helm of our client's engineering efforts. Your role will involve leading a globally distributed team of engineers, developing strategies that align with company objectives, and ensuring high availability of services. You will oversee all aspects of project management from planning to execution while fostering a culture of innovation within your team. Your technical expertise will be crucial in providing guidance to the Engineering Director and engineers. Furthermore, you will collaborate with various departments to align engineering initiatives with overall business goals. Your responsibilities also include managing recruitment, onboarding, and professional development processes for the engineering staff.

  • Lead and manage a distributed team of engineers across global locations
  • Develop and implement the engineering strategy in alignment with company goals and objectives
  • Ensure 4 9s availability of services
  • Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within time and budget constraints
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Engineering Director and engineers
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and support for engineering initiatives
  • Manage recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff

What you bring:

As the Vice President of Product & Engineering, you bring a wealth of experience in software development and engineering principles. Your ability to manage distributed teams across multiple locations sets you apart. You are known for your excellent leadership skills that inspire and motivate your team. Your proficiency in Agile methodologies coupled with your exceptional communication skills enables you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You possess strong problem-solving skills which equip you to make high-stakes decisions confidently. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required for this role. Your experience in scaling engineering teams and managing large-scale projects will be invaluable. Additionally, your knowledge of cloud platforms and services will be crucial to this role.

  • Strong background in software development and engineering principles
  • Experience managing distributed teams across multiple locations
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make high-stakes decisions
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Experience in scaling engineering teams and managing large-scale projects
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and services

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their field, known for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. They offer an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. Their commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for their staff sets them apart from other companies. They believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

What's next:

Ready to take the lead in driving engineering innovation? Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link! We can't wait to hear from you.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Tech & Transformation

Focus: Management

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: QNAB39-0844BF21

Date posted: 16 September 2024

Consultant: FlorieMae Salazar

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