Vice President Engineering
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Job Description
Western Governors University is seeking a transformational Vice President of Engineering to lead our largest and most missioncritical technology organization. Youll inherit a strong foundation of global engineering talent and play a pivotal role in elevating our engineering culture delivery cadence and technical strategy.
This role is more than . Its about vision influence and leadership at scale. Reporting directly to the CIO youll work alongside university leadership to deliver nextgeneration edtech platforms that change lives.
What Youll Own
Lead a global multiteam engineering organization focused on building and delivering our core product platforms.
Directly manage several Directors and collaborate with peer VPs to drive universitywide tech outcomes.
Define and implement engineering best practices operational cadence and a culture of high performance and accountability.
Shape longterm strategic roadmaps that align IT systems with university objectives.
Partner across business product and design to translate user needs into powerful enterprise applications.
Act as a visible motivational leadercomfortable standing in front of teams or execshelping us grow WGUs technology brand both internally and externally.
Champion diversity equity and inclusion to reflect the diverse backgrounds of the students we serve.
Ensure effective crossfunctional collaboration especially with peers across data science infrastructure and product management.
Travel regularly to support and engage global teams.
Top Challenges Youll Tackle
Improve software delivery cadence by embedding lean practices agile discipline and a stronger culture of urgency and ownership.
Build an engineeringfirst culture where leaders lead by example teams are selfsufficient and estimations and improve.
Raise the bar on leadership: serve as a role model for a mix of experienced and firsttime Directors seeking someone they can learn from and emulate.
Drive tech excellence at scale: elevate the quality scalability and impact of our systems to meet growing demand and complexity.
Who You Are
A former engineer who can still engage at a technical level when needed and knows how to challenge assumptions constructivelywhile thriving in a strategic leadership role.
A proven leader who has been there and built thatyouve led engineering at scale in complex fastpaced environments.
A coach and mentor who develops highperforming teams and inspires through clarity accountability and empathy.
A crossfunctional collaborator who balances business goals with engineering realities.
A thought partner to the CIO with strong opinions loosely held and a hunger to drive outcomes.
Background
10 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years leading multiteam orgs at scale.
Experience with enterprise software delivery and SaaS architectures; bonus points for fintech retail or transactional APIheavy environments.
Experience leading distributed/matrixed teams across global locations.
Expertise in Agile development methodologies and software engineering best practices.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Position & Application Details
FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not allinclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
