VP of Engineering

The Vice President of Engineering, or VP of Engineering, is a senior executive within a company who is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the engineering department. Her central role is to oversee engineering teams to ensure the development, quality, and effective deployment of the company's products or technological solutions.

• Define and implement the engineering strategy in line with business goals.
• Supervise software development, hardware engineering, and other disciplines teams as required.
• Manage development cycles, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other departments such as R&D, product management, and operations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and new technologies to improve products.
• Ensure the management of the resources, budget and operational aspects of the department.

• Extensive technical expertise in the specific field of engineering concerned.
• Leadership skills to lead and motivate engineering teams.
• Excellent project management and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions on technical and operational issues.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Experienced VPs of Engineering can advance to general management positions, become technology entrepreneurs, or take on leadership roles in other functional areas. Some also choose to specialize more in areas such as artificial intelligence, software engineering, or technology product management. With the growing importance of technology in businesses, VPs of Engineering have varied and challenging career prospects.

The salary of a VP of Engineering varies according to the size of the company, the sector of activity, the experience of the professional and the geographical location. In general, the annual salary for a VP of Engineering can range between 150,000 and 300,000 euros, or even more in some large technology companies.