Job Description
Role Overview
The VP / Head of Technology will lead the firm's technology function across engineering, product development, cloud infrastructure, security, and AI-led initiatives. This role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality technology solutions across Powerweaves core verticals including eCommerce, Procurement & e-Sourcing, ERP integrations, Sustainability/ESG, and Business Services.
This leader will drive execution, ensure technical excellence, modernize platforms, and collaborate closely with business and delivery teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
Technology Execution & Architecture Leadership
- Own and execute the technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Build and maintain scalable architecture supporting multiple verticals.
- Enforce engineering best practices, code quality, performance, and security.
- Lead platform modernization including microservices, cloud-native architecture, API-first systems, and integration frameworks.
Product & Engineering Delivery
- Manage multi-product engineering teams across eCommerce platforms, procurement systems, ERP integrations, analytics, and ESG solutions.
- Own the full SDLC — requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, support.
- Implement Agile, DevOps, CI/CD for faster releases and improved reliability.
- Oversee product/platform interoperability across all systems.
Vertical-Specific Technology Leadership
Procurement Tech
- Lead architecture and enhancements of procurement and indirect spend platforms.
- Ensure interoperability with SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, MS Dynamics, etc.
eCommerce
- Drive development of scalable B2B/B2C commerce platforms, headless commerce, marketplace integrations, and personalization capabilities.
Sustainability/ESG
- Support development of GHG tracking, reporting systems, and sustainability analytics platforms.
Business Services
- Enhance operational platforms with automation, workflow management, dashboards, and AI-driven efficiency tools.
Data, Cloud, Security & Infrastructure
- Own cloud infrastructure strategy (Azure/AWS/GCP).
- Ensure adherence to compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Lead cybersecurity policies, monitoring, threat detection, and recovery planning.
- Drive observability, cost optimization, and system scalability.
AI, Automation & Innovation
- Integrate AI/ML, analytics, and automation into product platforms and service delivery.
- Build frameworks for workflow automation, supplier analytics, personalization, and operational efficiency.
- Lead R&D for emerging tech aligned to business needs.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor engineering managers, architects, developers, QA, and DevOps.
- Drive a culture of ownership, innovation, continuous learning, and performance accountability.
- Build capability development frameworks and internal talent pipelines.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Delivery, Product, and Business Teams to align technology outcomes with customer needs.
- Ensure transparent reporting on project status, risks, and technology KPIs.
- Manage vendor relationships, technology partnerships, and external consultants.
Education, Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements
Experience & Background
- 15+ years in technology execution roles, including 5–7 years in senior leadership.
- Strong background in multi-product engineering for B2B platforms or enterprise systems.
- Proven delivery experience across: eCommerce, ERP integrations, procurement platforms, ESG solutions, and automation.
Technical Skills
- Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), microservices architecture, API frameworks.
- Strong grasp of procurement tech, ERP integrations, eCommerce platforms, and enterprise-scale systems.
- Hands-on exposure to AI/ML, automation tools, data engineering, and analytics stacks.
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, scalability, performance engineering.
Leadership Competencies
- Execution-focused technology leadership.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead distributed teams, manage complexity, and drive measurable outcomes.
- Innovation mindset with practical implementation capability.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
- Additional leadership education (MBA or similar) is a plus, not mandatory.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel for client meetings, technology reviews, or global delivery coordination.
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