Director Engineering Operations
Core
Strategic operator shaping operating rhythm for an 800-person global engineering org in a high-growth SaaS environment using metrics, portfolio visibility, and AI-enabled tooling.
Role type
Director, Engineering Operations
Builds
Engineering performance dashboards, success metrics, and operational frameworks for senior leadership and the Board.
Domain
SaaS, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Engineering Operations, Technical Program Management, SDLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, Microservices, Advanced analytics (Excel, Looker, Tableau), AI innovation, Cross-functional leadership, Global team management
Preferred skills
Private equity-backed SaaS experience, OKR frameworks, Operational excellence certifications (PMP, Agile, Lean)
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD, AI-driven tools, Excel, Looker, Tableau
Responsibilities
Architect engineering operating cadence (QBRs, monthly reviews), Define and maintain engineering success metrics, Maintain portfolio-level view of initiatives, Optimize engineering tools and workflows, Lead cross-functional programmes, Build and mentor globally distributed team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & global team management