VP of Engineering

We are looking for: Role Overview The Vice President of Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for driving J.Hilburn’s digital product architecture, engineering strategy, and execution. This role combines strategic vision, people leadership, and delivery discipline to ensure technology is a growth enabler across all business functions. The VP partners closely with the Product Management organization to translate business strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions - including the next-generation Stylist iOS App, eCommerce platform, and enterprise systems. Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision • Define and execute J.Hilburn’s technology strategy aligned with corporate goals and long-term growth initiatives. • Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership team on system modernization, scalability, and security. • Provide architectural oversight across all digital systems to ensure reliability, maintainability, and integration. • Set measurable OKRs that link engineering delivery to business outcomes. • Build a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability across all engineering disciplines. Stylist App Vision & Execution • Partner with the Product Manager to define and execute the roadmap for the Stylist App, ensuring it supports Stylist productivity, order management, and client engagement. • Lead engineering execution to deliver scalable, performant, and feature-rich App experiences aligned with stylist needs and company goals. • Mentor the UI/UX Designer to ensure success in creating creative, guided, and intuitive user experiences that reflect the Stylist journey from client onboarding to order completion. • Collaborate with the Product Manager and Designer to ensure every release balance creativity, usability, and technical feasibility. • Drive data-informed iteration — incorporating Stylist feedback, analytics, and usability insights to continuously refine the experience. • Oversee technical architecture to ensure App reliability, security, and scalability for future features and integrations. • Partner with the Product Manager to monitor key performance indicators (adoption rate, order efficiency, and Stylist engagement). • Champion cross-functional collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver seamless and Stylist-first digital solutions. Product Partnership & Sprint Management • Partner with the Product Owner to lead IT sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery. • Ensure Agile ceremonies and sprint cycles are data-driven and outcome-focused, improving velocity and delivery consistency. • Balance the development of new features with technical debt reduction and infrastructure improvements. • Maintain alignment between product priorities and engineering capacity to ensure predictable delivery. • Lead sprint performance reviews to evaluate velocity, defect rates, and completion metrics (targeting 90%+ sprint completion). • Drive cross-functional communication to manage risks, dependencies, and changes proactively. Engineering Management & Organizational Leadership • Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, DevOps, QA, IT operations, and UI/UX design. • Mentor engineering leaders to strengthen their management, planning, and technical leadership capabilities. • Implement frameworks for performance reviews, growth planning, and technical development. • Build a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and cross-team collaboration. • Oversee IT resource planning, budgeting, and vendor management to support delivery excellence. Operational Performance • Ensure the reliable and secure operation of all technology platforms with 99.9% uptime. • Drive system modernization, cloud migration, and automation initiatives to improve scalability and resilience. • Oversee CI/CD implementation, automated testing, and monitoring best practices. • Define and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and architectural frameworks. • Manage risk and compliance through proactive IT governance, security, and incident management. Qualifications: Education & Experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering management or executive leadership roles. • Proven experience managing Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating closely with Product Owners and Designers. • Expertise in .NET / .NET Core, Swift, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and cloud-based infrastructure. • Experience leading mobile-first and eCommerce platform development at scale. • Demonstrated success in building and maturing high-performing engineering organizations. Skills & Competencies • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen — able to translate company vision into technical execution. • Deep understanding of Agile delivery and sprint-based workflows. • Excellent leadership, communication, and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Proven track record of leading modernization, architecture evolution, and scaling technology organizations. • Committed to fostering collaboration, mentorship, and an inclusive engineering culture. Performance Metrics • On-time delivery of product and engineering initiatives. • Measurable improvement in sprint velocity and delivery predictability. • Increased adoption and performance of the Stylist iOS App. • Reduction in technical debt and operational incidents. • Improved employee engagement and retention within engineering. • Alignment of engineering KPIs with company OKRs. Travel • Minimal; occasional travel for leadership meetings, conferences, or vendor visits. Apply for this Job