Vice President of Mobile Engineering

Summary

Join theScore, a PENN Entertainment subsidiary, as their Vice President of Mobile Engineering. You will lead mobile engineering across PENN Interactive's portfolio, including ESPN BET, theScore, and theScore Bet. This role requires 15+ years of experience leading engineering resources in large organizations, a BS or MA in Computer Science or related field, and proven success in building and maintaining strong working relationships. You will set the vision and execution models for the mobile engineering group, driving best-in-class solutions and fostering a high-performing team. The position offers a competitive compensation package, a relaxed work environment, education reimbursements, parental leave top-up, and career progression opportunities.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience, including leading Engineering resources at large organizations
• BS or MA Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and/or other related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining successful, influential working relationships at all levels of an organization
• Strong communication and executive presence with exceptional storytelling and influencing skills
• Experience working with large code bases with significant complexity
• Exceptional understanding of modern software architectures
• Exceptional understanding of mobile platforms, custom UI frameworks, and demonstrated experience with large-scale consumer-facing products
• Significant knowledge of object-oriented design, software development principles, and design patterns
• Pioneering, innovative thinker with the ability to anticipate and lead capabilities that will enable PENN’s growth amidst rapid change
• Proven ability to motivate and collaborate in a highly metrics-driven environment
• A leader able to develop excellent working relationships, gain respect and trust, and is skilled at developing people
• Ability to channel different points of view; establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly; create a team atmosphere while achieving key objectives
• Experience with management of remote workgroups

Responsibilities

• Lead Mobile Engineering strategy and roadmap execution for PENN Interactive
• Manage a large group of engineers & engineering leaders; 3rd party partnerships and resources
• Drive best-in-class engineering solutions for delivering scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions to support world-class consumer products
• Utilize effective leadership practices to attract and retain top talent at all levels and develop a world-class Mobile Engineering organization
• Drive communications and reporting activities across the organization, providing hands-on leadership for the ideation, creative concept development, and execution of strategic initiatives in partnership with executive leadership
• Grow and develop the organization with strong talent to meet the demands of the business, prioritize goals, provide guidance and development for the team, and create cohesive working relationships company-wide
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Fun, relaxed work environment
• Education and conference reimbursements
• Parental leave top-up
• Opportunities for career progression and mentoring others