Vice President, Technology Site Leader

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Vice President, Technology/Site Leader to enhance, scale, and lead our India operations. This leader will serve as the most senior company representative in India, driving technology excellence, building high-performing product development teams, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with global counterparts. Reporting to the SVP Technology, and dotted line to the CTO, this highly visible role combines strategic site leadership with hands-on technology oversight. The Site Leader will have direct responsibility for engineering and technology teams in India, and dotted-line accountability for local Product Management, PMO, and Business Technology functions and broad site leadership accountability for other cross-functional teams. What You'll Do Technology & Product Leadership - Lead and grow world-class engineering teams responsible for core product design, architecture, development, AI/ML, QA, release, and operations. - Partner with global product and engineering leaders to align India teams with product strategy and roadmap priorities. - Accountable for the execution of product and technology roadmap deliverables owned by the India site. - Oversee dotted-line relationships with Product Management, PMO, and Business Technology to ensure cohesive execution across disciplines. - Champion innovation, technical excellence, and the use of modern engineering practices (cloud-native design, microservices, DevOps, AI/ML, data-driven development). - Foster end-to-end product ownership from India, not just delivery execution. Site Leadership & Strategy - Serve as the senior-most company leader in India, representing global vision, values, and culture. - Develop and execute a long-term strategy for the India site, in partnership with global leadership. - Position the India center as a strategic innovation hub within the global product organization. - Partner closely with corporate teams (HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities) to ensure smooth operations, while maintaining primary focus on technology growth and team health. - Engage as an active member of the CTO Leadership team to represent the India site in functional and strategic planning. People & Culture - Build, scale, and mentor high-performing engineering and cross-functional teams. - Develop leadership depth by coaching and developing engineering managers and technical leaders. - Drive a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. - Promote inclusion and employee engagement, ensuring the India site reflects the company's global culture and values. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration - Operate as a peer and partner to global functional leaders across Product, PMO, and Business Technology. - Facilitate clear communication, transparency, and collaboration between India and global teams. - Ensure India plays a central, integrated role in global product development and delivery. - Represent the India site in global leadership forums and strategic initiatives. - Actively seek additional cross-functional opportunities to maximize the value of the India site outside of Product and Technology functions. What You'll Need - 18+ years of experience in software product development, with at least 58 years in senior engineering leadership roles in India. - Proven success in building and scaling global R&D/product centers for a software product company. - Strong technical foundation (SaaS, cloud platforms, enterprise software, data, or AI/ML). - Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, product, and operations. - Experience managing both direct and dotted-line teams in a matrixed global organization. - Excellent communication, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills. - Prior experience working in or closely with US-based software product organizations strongly preferred. What We Offer - Opportunity to lead and grow a strategic global innovation and product development hub. - A leadership role combining deep technology influence with organizational impact. - Collaborative, global culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and inclusion. - Competitive executive-level compensation and benefits aligned with global standards. Innovation Lives Here You go all in no matter what you do, and so do we. At Lytx, we're powered by cutting-edge technology and Happy People. You want your work to make a positive impact in the world, and that's what we do. Join our diverse team of hungry, humble and capable people united to make a difference. Together, we help save lives on our roadways. Find out how good it feels to be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team. We're committed to delivering an environment where everyone feels valued, included and supported to do their best work and share their voices. Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We're committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet.