CareerPlan

Director, Strategic Engineering Programs

USA Walnut Creek, CA - WRFull-time$190k–$220k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-09
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Strategic advisor to the CVP of Engineering & Product, aligning product vision, investment priorities, and engineering execution to drive business outcomes.

Role type

Senior leadership strategy & program director

Builds

Strategic initiatives, executive decision-making frameworks, and organizational alignment across Product and Engineering

Domain

Software-defined systems, mission-critical intelligent systems (automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial)

Required skills

Executive strategy, cross-functional program leadership, stakeholder influence, roadmap planning, risk management, executive communications

Preferred skills

Product management lifecycle knowledge, transformational change leadership, board-level presentation skills

Responsibilities

Partner with CVP to drive strategic priorities and executive decision-making; Lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives; Facilitate executive reviews and strategic planning; Shape executive communications and Board materials; Anticipate risks and resolve cross-functional issues

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership