VP of Engineering

VP of Engineering

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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, Dev Ops, 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:

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