Vice President of Engineering

Role: VP Engineering & DeliveryExperience – 17 -20 yearsLocation - AhmedabadKey Responsibilities1. Client and Business LeadershipAct as a strategic technology partner to global clients, translating business needs into scalable engineering solutions.Engage with CXOs and senior stakeholders to influence technology roadmaps and strengthen long-term partnerships.Ensure consistent delivery excellence, customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS), and revenue retention/growth across accounts.2. Engineering and Delivery ExcellenceOversee multi-technology software services delivery spanning product engineering, digital transformation, cloud, and data solutions.Implement robust delivery governance, agile practices, and quality assurance frameworks across programs.Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and on-time, on-budget project execution.3. Capability Building and Innovation (GOOD TO HAVE)Lead the creation and scaling of new technology capabilities aligned with market trends (AI/ML, Cloud, Data Engineering, DevOps, etc.).Establish Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and innovation programs to upskill teams and strengthen technical depth.Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and engineering craftsmanship.4. Talent and Organizational LeadershipLead and mentor a high-performing engineering organization (500+ professionals across geographies).Build leadership pipelines, succession planning, and competency frameworks to scale for growth.Drive organizational culture focused on performance, innovation, and customer success.5. Strategic and Financial AccountabilityOwn P&L for engineering and delivery units, ensuring profitability, utilization, and account growth.Partner with sales, solutions, and strategy teams to support pre-sales, solution design, and proposal development.Contribute to strategic planning, technology investments, and annual business goals.Key RequirementsExperience: 17+ years in software services or technology consulting, with at least 5+ years in senior engineering or delivery leadership roles.Domain: Experience leading technology delivery for enterprise clients across industries (preferably BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, or Manufacturing).Scale Exposure: Managed delivery portfolios of USD 20M+ and engineering teams of 500+ professionals.Technical Breadth: Deep understanding of modern software architectures, cloud platforms, DevOps, and emerging tech trends.Client Orientation: Proven track record in client engagement, account expansion, and executive stakeholder management.Leadership Style: Strategic thinker with operational rigor, strong people leadership, and collaborative influencing ability.Education: Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA preferred).Success MetricsClient satisfaction and account growthDelivery predictability (on-time, quality, budget adherence)Engineering capability enhancement and talent retentionProfitability and efficiency improvementsInnovation and thought leadership outcomes