Vice President, Engineering and Technology

About This Role

This role involves defining and executing the company's technology strategy, leading cross-functional collaboration, and overseeing engineering operations. The Vice President will improve engineering standards and processes for scalable and high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap
• Refine engineering standards, processes, and best practices for scalable, high-quality, cost-effective delivery
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, and Business Unit leaders
• Build and sustain engineering talent through career pathing, mentorship, and training programs
• Chair the Technology Evaluation Committee to assess and adopt new technologies, vendors, platforms, and methodologies
• Oversee pre-sales Solution Architects and post-sales Engineering teams, driving alignment on customer requirements and consistent delivery practices
• Lead the Estimating function, refining processes, pricing models, and labor methodologies
• Maintain and expand expertise in low-voltage electronic security systems and ensure compliance with standards and codes

Requirements

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in engineering or technical leadership roles within the physical electronic security, life safety, Smart Building, BIoT, PropTech, or low-voltage systems integration industry
• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct engineering leadership experience, including management of cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Experience in global operations or projects involving multinational clients
• Visionary leadership with a bias for innovation and execution, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial drivers in project-based services
• Demonstrated experience in Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) applications, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), BIM (Building Information Modeling), pre and post-sales engineering, and large-scale solution architecture
• Proven record of technology evaluation, adoption, implementation, and roadmap development in a complex integration or systems-based business
• Strong understanding of field services operations and experience working in a matrixed, decentralized environment
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organization
• Technical acumen with knowledge of electronic security systems, IP networking, sensors, and integrated platforms
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to 30% annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in engineering or technical leadership roles and ten (10) years of direct engineering leadership experience

Nice to Have

• Master's degrees in engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Background in or familiarity with IoT, AI/ML for physical security, or cloud-connected security platforms

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits