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VP Engineering

Newforma12 days ago
Quebec
C Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Develop compensation strategies in partnership with HR and other execs to ensure market competitiveness and fairness

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary VP of Engineering to lead our On-Prem and Cloud Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and cloud architecture, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive innovation and ensure the successful execution of our engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Engineering Leadership

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy for all Newforma product lines, ensuring scalability, resilience, and technical excellence.

  • Lead long-term technical initiatives including:

  • End-of-life (EOL) planning for legacy products in partnership with Product Management, ensuring sustainable support strategies and clean transitions for customers.

  • On-prem to cloud migration strategy and execution, including architectural planning, data migration, infrastructure scalability, and minimizing customer disruption.

  • Align engineering priorities with the company’s product roadmap and long-term business goals in collaboration with the CPO.

Organizational Management

  • Lead a global team of engineering directors and managers across multiple regions.
  • Shape engineering culture, performance frameworks, and long-term talent planning, including high-level hiring strategies and organizational design.
  • Develop compensation strategies in partnership with HR and other execs to ensure market competitiveness and fairness.

Technology & Architecture

  • Oversee architectural direction for cloud-native, on-prem, and AI-enhanced systems.
  • Drive adoption of scalable, secure, and maintainable engineering practices across the organization.
  • Support innovation initiatives and contribute to IP development, including patent activities when applicable.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Product Management, Customer Success, Security, and IT to ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with organizational goals.
  • Represent the engineering function in executive-level discussions and strategic planning sessions.

Execution Excellence

  • Oversee execution of engineering projects across cloud and on-prem platforms, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate team efficiency and impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7-10 years in a leadership role.
  • Must have a track record of scaling a cloud product.
  • Must be familiar with ISO 27001 and FedRAMP requirements.
  • Strong background in AI, cloud architecture, and on-prem solutions.
  • Experience with modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI technologies.
  • Proven experience in managing and executing on-prem to cloud migration projects.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Have

  • Experience in the AECO industry.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
  • Understanding of company-wide IT and InfoSec processes
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

About Newforma

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Newforma provides Information Management and collaboration software for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner/Operator (AECO) industry. We empower AECO firms by delivering technology solutions that drive better project outcomes at every stage of the construction project lifecycle, from design, to ribbon-cutting, and beyond. Over 4.3M users in more than 16M projects worldwide have streamlined their communication, simplified their administration, and enabled real-time collaboration, all thanks to Newforma’s platforms. Visit us at newforma.com.