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Vice President of Engineering
Vice President of EngineeringJ.Hilburn • Lewisville, TX, US
Vice President of Engineering

Vice President of Engineering

J.Hilburn • Lewisville, TX, US
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Role Overview

The Vice President of Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for driving J.Hilburn's digital product architecture, engineering strategy, and execution. This role combines strategic vision, people leadership, and delivery discipline to ensure technology is a growth enabler across all business functions.

The VP partners closely with the Product Management organization to translate business strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions - including the next-generation Stylist iOS App, eCommerce platform, and enterprise systems.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

  • Define and execute J.Hilburn's technology strategy aligned with corporate goals and long-term growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership team on system modernization, scalability, and security.
  • Provide architectural oversight across all digital systems to ensure reliability, maintainability, and integration.
  • Set measurable OKRs that link engineering delivery to business outcomes.
  • Build a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability across all engineering disciplines.

Stylist App Vision & Execution

  • Partner with the Product Manager to define and execute the roadmap for the Stylist App, ensuring it supports Stylist productivity, order management, and client engagement.
  • Lead engineering execution to deliver scalable, performant, and feature-rich App experiences aligned with stylist needs and company goals.
  • Mentor the UI / UX Designer to ensure success in creating creative, guided, and intuitive user experiences that reflect the Stylist journey from client onboarding to order completion.
  • Collaborate with the Product Manager and Designer to ensure every release balance creativity, usability, and technical feasibility.
  • Drive data-informed iteration — incorporating Stylist feedback, analytics, and usability insights to continuously refine the experience.
  • Oversee technical architecture to ensure App reliability, security, and scalability for future features and integrations.
  • Partner with the Product Manager to monitor key performance indicators (adoption rate, order efficiency, and Stylist engagement).
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver seamless and Stylist-first digital solutions.

    • Product Partnership & Sprint Management

  • Partner with the Product Owner to lead IT sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery.
  • Ensure Agile ceremonies and sprint cycles are data-driven and outcome-focused, improving velocity and delivery consistency.
  • Balance the development of new features with technical debt reduction and infrastructure improvements.
  • Maintain alignment between product priorities and engineering capacity to ensure predictable delivery.
  • Lead sprint performance reviews to evaluate velocity, defect rates, and completion metrics (targeting 90%+ sprint completion).
  • Drive cross-functional communication to manage risks, dependencies, and changes proactively.

    • Engineering Management & Organizational Leadership

  • Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, DevOps, QA, IT operations, and UI / UX design.
  • Mentor engineering leaders to strengthen their management, planning, and technical leadership capabilities.
  • Implement frameworks for performance reviews, growth planning, and technical development.
  • Build a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Oversee IT resource planning, budgeting, and vendor management to support delivery excellence.

    • Operational Performance

  • Ensure the reliable and secure operation of all technology platforms with 99.9% uptime.
  • Drive system modernization, cloud migration, and automation initiatives to improve scalability and resilience.
  • Oversee CI / CD implementation, automated testing, and monitoring best practices.
  • Define and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and architectural frameworks.
  • Manage risk and compliance through proactive IT governance, security, and incident management.

    • Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen — able to translate company vision into technical execution.
  • Deep understanding of Agile delivery and sprint-based workflows.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of leading modernization, architecture evolution, and scaling technology organizations.
  • Committed to fostering collaboration, mentorship, and an inclusive engineering culture.

    • Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering management or executive leadership roles.
  • Proven experience managing Agile / Scrum teams and collaborating closely with Product Owners and Designers.
  • Expertise in .NET / .NET Core, Swift, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Experience leading mobile-first and eCommerce platform development at scale.
  • Demonstrated success in building and maturing high-performing engineering organizations.

    • Travel

  • Minimal; occasional travel for leadership meetings, conferences, or vendor visits.
  • WE ARE NOT SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM ANY STAFFING AGENCIES. ALL RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN-HOUSE
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