Vice President of Engineering
1 day ago
Lewisville
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. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • 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. Required Education and 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. Travel • Minimal; occasional travel for leadership meetings, conferences, or vendor visits. * WE ARE NOT SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM ANY STAFFING AGENCIES. ALL RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN-HOUSE*