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As the Vice President of Engineering / India Site Leader at a global leader in workforce accommodation space, your primary responsibility will be to lead the R&D Center of Excellence (COE) in Pune. In this critical leadership role, you will be accountable for product roadmap delivery, operational excellence, and overall success of the local Engineering team. Your role will involve fostering a culture of innovation, driving research initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with the company's broader Product Strategy and Vision. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and act as a key liaison between the India team and other Engineering Leadership Team peers. Your strong entrepreneurial spirit, comprehensive understanding of the SaaS platform business, and ability to inspire and drive success will be key to excelling in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Accountable for teams' productivity and delivery of product roadmap from an R&D center of excellence - Manage cost, time, and risk for each product - Deliver high-quality products and services on schedule and within budget - Recommend and implement governance processes - Identify operational efficiencies and bottlenecks across operations - Lead business transformation and build new teams - Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology and processes - Act as a technology evangelist and change catalyst - Lead cross-functional teams and ensure performance meets goals - Provide strong leadership, develop and monitor individual and team performance goals - Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment - Adapt and demonstrate company culture - Build strong relationships with global leaders - Position India as a strategic talent market - Work closely with functional leaders in NA and other locations to ensure alignment and effective collaboration **Qualifications Required:** - 20+ years of experience in product development and services delivery with a minimum of 5 years in a senior global leadership role - Enterprise Software business experience & Java knowledge is preferred - Experience in managing a technology captive center and exposure to Cloud-based products preferred - Strong business acumen and ability to scale up new business areas - Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed and virtual environment, dealing comfortably with global stakeholders - Proven experience in talent growth and team leadership - Excellent collaboration and communication skills - Background in business thought leadership, with knowledge in leadership, organizational culture, change management, and managing people - High level of accountability and a proactive approach to problem-solving - Strong entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment This Pune-based role offers a unique opportunity to lead the Engineering team and contribute to the growth and success of the company's operations in India. As the Vice President of Engineering / India Site Leader at a global leader in workforce accommodation space, your primary responsibility will be to lead the R&D Center of Excellence (COE) in Pune. In this critical leadership role, you will be accountable for product roadmap delivery, operational excellence, and overall success of the local Engineering team. Your role will involve fostering a culture of innovation, driving research initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with the company's broader Product Strategy and Vision. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and act as a key liaison between the India team and other Engineering Leadership Team peers. Your strong entrepreneurial spirit, comprehensive understanding of the SaaS platform business, and ability to inspire and drive success will be key to excelling in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Accountable for teams' productivity and delivery of product roadmap from an R&D center of excellence - Manage cost, time, and risk for each product - Deliver high-quality products and services on schedule and within budget - Recommend and implement governance processes - Identify operational efficiencies and bottlenecks across operations - Lead business transformation and build new teams - Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology and processes - Act as a technology evangelist and change catalyst - Lead cross-functional teams and ensure performance meets goals - Provide strong leadership, develop and monitor individual and team performance goals - Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment - Adapt and demonstrate company culture - Build strong relationships with global leaders - Position India as a strategic talent market - Work closely with functional leaders in NA and other locations to ensure alignment and effective collaboration **Qualifications Required:** - 20+ years of experience in product development and services delivery with a minimum of 5 years in a senior global leadership role - Enterprise Software business experience & Ja
