VP, Software Engineering

McGraw Hill is dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. The VP of Software Engineering will lead a team of 100-200 engineers, driving engineering strategy, developing leadership, and ensuring technology investments align with business priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive engineering strategy
• Lead And Develop Experienced Engineering Leaders
• Build systems for people to grow and thrive
• Recruit like it's a competitive sport
• Design organizations that scale
• Partner with product, sales and marketing — deeply and continuously
• Navigate shared engineering effectively
• Own your budget and spend it well

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience)
• 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 8 years in progressively senior engineering leadership roles
• Superior financial acumen with the ability to drive efficient software engineering and operational practices while managing a budget of $20m+ and a staff of more than 150 professionals
• Strong technical leadership in a product-engineering environment is required
• Strong track record of delivering scaled software products to millions of users with at least $500m of annual revenue
• Proven track record of superior tactical delivery in service of the business strategy
• Proven experience in building, managing, and developing high-performing teams
• Experience leading globally distributed teams, including offshore, nearshore, and vendor-managed organizations
• Keen business sense. Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and actionable way to non-technical stakeholders
• Stay current on emerging software technologies and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Exceptional problem solving, analytic and diagnostic skills
• The candidate must also possess a strong full-stack software background, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and scalability
• Highly motivated, proactive, collaborative team player with the ability to persuade others and influence outcomes
• Prior experience in the EdTech industry, especially the Higher Ed market, is a significant plus
• Prior experience with data driven products
• Familiarity with adaptive learning, data/personalization platforms, or LMS ecosystems
• Experience leading engineering through a significant platform migration or modernization effort
• Deep experience within the media industry is a plus