Remote VP of Engineering Operations

Summary

Join our fast-growing FinTech remote-first SaaS company as a senior technology leader to drive improvements and alignment of security, system administration, infrastructure, and technology standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within technology, with experience in a senior leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven track record in leading process improvement projects, with familiarity in Agile methodology
• Experience leading remote teams
• Experience in managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations
• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities, with a talent for collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader to the organization by guiding strategic direction, setting technical standards, and driving innovation across all technology initiatives
• Lead and oversee the IT, Systems, Data, and Information Security and Compliance teams, with a focus on a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and manage the organizational technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and ensuring measurable efficiency and scalability
• Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective technologies
• Keep up-to-date with industry regulations and compliance standards, ensuring that all technology operations adhere to relevant standards and laws
• Negotiate contracts, manage vendor performance, and ensure that service level agreements are met
• Conduct thorough evaluations of technology vendors to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals, including assessing their capabilities, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Manage and optimize third-party integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity with all relevant systems
• Facilitate clear and effective communication with stakeholders, leaders, and teams across the organization to ensure alignment on technology initiatives, project goals, and operational priorities
• Identify, lead, and implement process improvement initiatives to streamline technology operations and enhance overall efficiency
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the technology team by encouraging innovation and adopting new methodologies