Overview

VP Of Engineering Reporting directly to the Global Data Center Group President and functionally to the Electrical Sector CTO, the VP of Engineering is a critical member of the senior leadership team. In this highly visible role, you will provide overall technical leadership and direction to the organization and the engineering community. You will lead the development and implementation of product and solutions strategy that drives new technologies across the Electrical Sector, with a focus on our Data Center key customer segments.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Group President and Senior Leadership Team to establish and execute business and functional goals and objectives.Establish an integrated technology plan and roadmap across data center product lines.Establish and lead a formal customer requirements intake and translation process that convert customer-specific needs into clear product requirements, system requirements, and validation criteria.Establish an end-to-end system validation approach for integrated data center solutions (hardware, software/monitoring, and services), including test strategies, partner/customer validation, and documentation needed for deployment at scale.Drive alignment with product management and product line engineering organizations on prioritization, scope trade-offs, resourcing, and roadmap integration.Implement closed-loop governance to track customer-driven requirements from intake through implementation and release with clear ownership and timely feedback to customers and internal stakeholders.Develop and operate an execution model that includes effective use of program management, lean routines of reviews and metrics, global staffing models, communication and collaboration tools and other leading execution practices.Ensure generation of a meaningful portfolio of intellectual property while defending intellectual capital interests and improving the quality of patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.Oversee IP, environmental, export, and UL/CE compliance, implementing structured processes, reviews, metrics, and training to ensure regulatory adherence.Drive a high-performance workforce attract, coach, mentor, and facilitate growth of strong leaders within the organization and share ownership in developing future talent pipeline.Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in engineering or related engineering field. Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.15+ years' experience in professional engineering roles with 7+ years of direct people leadership.Experience in a highly matrix global organization in similar scope/scale roleSignificant experience in electrical components/systems design, new product development, and program management (power engineering background desirable)Proficiency in data center infrastructure, including cooling, power conversion, distribution, intelligent software monitoring systems, and redundancy.Knowledge of current engineering techniques, practices, and engineering standards.Demonstrated success leading and influencing geographically dispersed teams through a collaborative leadership style, while ensuring compliance and accountability.Ability to influence and partner across a global matrix.Collaborative orientation. The ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented environment.Globally astute. Understands how to adapt communication style to fit different cultures.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with management, employees, governing bodies, trade bodies, customers, and suppliers.Executive level communication and presentation skills.Ability to travel 25% travel (international and domestic).The expected annual salary range for this role is $242,000 - $355,000. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 7/15/2026.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are base