Vice President, Engineering and Technology

Vice President, Engineering And Technology

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Allied Universal is hiring a Vice President, Engineering and Technology. The Vice President will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for the vision, development, and execution of the company's engineering and technology roadmap. The Vice President of Technology and Engineering oversees pre-sales Solution Architecture, post-sales Solution Engineering, Estimating, and the Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) platform. This role leads a matrixed, decentralized team of regional engineering managers and vertical-market engineering groups. The Vice President will have strong executive presence, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for emerging technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy :

• Define and execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap while refining engineering standards, processes, and best practices for scalable, high-quality, cost-effective delivery
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, and Business Unit leaders to drive go-to-market strategy, solution design, and execution
• Build and sustain engineering talent through career pathing, mentorship, and training and development programs

Technology Innovation and Evaluation :

Engineering Operations and Systems Expertise :

Qualifications (Must Have)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in engineering or technical leadership roles within the physical electronic security, life safety, Smart Building, BIoT, PropTech, or low-voltage systems integration industry

Minimum of ten (10) years of direct engineering leadership experience, including management of cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams

Experience in global operations or projects involving multinational clients

Visionary leadership with a bias for innovation and execution, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced, evolving environments

Strong business acumen and understanding of financial drivers in project-based services

Demonstrated experience in Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) applications, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), BIM (Building Information Modeling), pre and post-sales engineering, and large-scale solution architecture

Proven record of technology evaluation, adoption, implementation, and roadmap development in a complex integration or systems-based business

Strong understanding of field services operations and experience working in a matrixed, decentralized environment, with a collaborative mindset and ability to lead across functions

Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organization, with executive presence and exceptional presentation and public speaking abilities

Technical acumen with knowledge of electronic security systems, IP networking, sensors, and integrated platforms

Valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to 30% annually

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

Master's degrees in engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, RCDD, NICET, PMP, CompTIA)

Background in or familiarity with IoT, AI / ML for physical security, or cloud-connected security platforms

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range : $150,000-$200,000 based on location and experience, 40% annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance

Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

Executive Flex Time Off Plan

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship / association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.