VP of Engineering

Job Description

LeddarTech is seeking a VP of Engineering to provide leadership and strategic vision for the engineering organization, scaling the company’s Sensor Fusion and Perception Software solutions for ADAS and AD. The VP of Engineering will oversee all aspects of software engineering, including growth strategy, budget planning and monitoring, and managing globally distributed teams. He / she will work closely with other leaders to achieve company goals.

Role Involves:

• Setting the vision for executing and delivering the next generation AI based software offering.
• Collaborating with the Product Strategy and Business Development team to develop a comprehensive product roadmap strategy and execution.
• Building high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Planning and implementing processes for the design, testing and launch of new software products and features.
• Implementing effective KPIs to measure operational efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes.
• Continuously improving operational processes to optimize products, engineering, and documentation.
• Ensuring success of products and projects by constantly monitoring execution, anticipate issues and manage existing resources.
• Identifying, documenting, and effectively mitigating company-wide engineering execution risks.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers, strategic partners, and external service providers.
• Provide support to global OEMs, Tier-1/2 customers and strategic partners
• Communicating and aligning strategy with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Building an efficient, agile engineering development, implementation and continuously improving engineering culture.
• Staying abreast of trends in the automotive industry.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems and/or equivalent work experience.
• MBA or Masters in a technical field is a plus
• 15+ years of experience in software product operations, software product strategy, software product management, or an operational role.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries and sectors.
• Experience implementing SLA /KPIs in high-growth organizations and managing software license agreements.
• Proficient in SDLC stages: requirements, design, architecture, development, testing, release management, UAT, deployment, hyper care, and operations.
• Experience in Agile methodology and DevOps.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking ability, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Empowering, inspiring, and engaging hands-on leader, with experience building, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, has tolerance to risk and the ability to work in fast-paced high-growth environments.
• Knowledge of next-generation AI technologies and software in the automotive industry is an asset.
• Available to travel up to 40% globally.
• Inspiring leader, with the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate diverse teams in a distributed environment.
• Self-starter with proven ability to successfully kick-start new initiatives.
• Visionary and disruptive mindset, focussed on innovation.
• High energy, motivation, attention to detail, and has an unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Go-getter attitude with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

LeddarTech offers:

• Flexibility with work hours for many positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite parking.
• Public transit accessibility.
• Comprehensive compensation package including short term incentives and long term incentives.
• Generous paid time off.