Engineering Head

Engineering Head

Key Responsibility Areas

• Strategy, Technology Roadmap, and Execution:

• Manage all technology platforms, including the strategic planning, development, and support of all

  Web, Mobile, and AI Initiatives

  .
• Own the success of the web and mobile platform across all of the Foundation's initiatives.
• Define the vision for the engineering structure and drive developer productivity.
• Understand how all elements of the software lifecycle work together and develop quality engineering approaches that fit the overall architecture.
• Design test strategies and create appropriate test harnesses, data, and tools to increase sprint cycle speed and ensure consistent high-quality results.
• Identify technology trends and evolving opportunities to deliver organizational growth.
• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions.
• In conjunction with the Product Management team, lead multiple technology and new product development projects utilizing cutting-edge technology.

• Technology Strategy & Platform Design:

• Maintain a current view on the fast-developing technology ecosystem (especially

  AI

  ) and the Foundation's mission to identify novel/disruptive technology solutions for scale and impact.
• Work with the CTO to develop an integrated platform architecture for the Foundation's various products and programs, incorporating both first and third-party components.
• Maintain and align the organization to a defined roadmap that supports current needs with available technologies while evolving to best-in-class solutions for future needs.
• Ensure tangible and measurable results through clear KPIs and metrics for digital and AI initiatives.
• Gather feedback from program teams on user platform experience and continuously improve the interface.
• Track, analyze, and monitor technology performance metrics.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with IT service providers, vendors, and consultants (in consultation with Legal).
• Ensure internal technological processes and customer-facing services comply with community expectations and applicable laws and regulations for privacy, security, and social responsibility.

• People Management:

• Lead and directly manage a team of Software Development Managers, Technical Program Managers, Data Engineers, and a Development Operations team.
• Create a passionate culture of sustained innovation where team members produce their best work.
• Hire motivated teams and inspire them to design and conceptualize groundbreaking technologies that enhance the product and technology platform.
• Manage a hybrid team of internal FTEs and external developer resources through a staff augmentation model.

Qualifications

• Education:

  A relevant University degree in the field of

  Engineering/Technology science

  , or another rigorous discipline. An advanced degree in one of these fields is a plus.

• Experience:

  Extensive overall experience with significant years in

  engineering leadership for early-stage, large-scale technology initiatives

  .
• Deep understanding and mastery of the

  Product and Technology disciplines

  .
• Strong experience in the development of

  app and digital products for web and mobile

  .
• Established background in developing

  scalable technical products

  , showcasing previous or current experience in

  n-tier/e-commerce/Web Services development platforms

  .
• Proven experience in the

  architecture and deployment of scalable web applications

  .
• Managed large volumes of transactions, user interfaces, interconnectivity, and user sharing on a platform.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership:

  Enthusiastic technical and people leader with the ability to translate technology vision and strategy into actionable plans and goals with short, mid, and longer-term impact.

• Adaptability:

  Able to work effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments by remaining flexible and adaptable to changing technology capabilities, circumstances, and beneficiary needs.

• Global Mindset:

  Able to think and act globally, seeking consistency, efficiency, and integration across global boundaries.

• Communication:

  Excellent at communicating with both technical and non-technical teammates.

• Project Management:

  Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Passion:

  Passion for making a difference at scale by working in a philanthropic foundation.