Description
Ready to Build the Future of Supplier Data Management?
HICX is seeking a transformational VP of Engineering to lead and scale our global software team.In this role, you will advance the world’s leading supplier data and information management software, directly shaping the customer experience, driving company growth, and reinforcing our position as a market leader. You will execute our technology strategy, champion operational excellence, and enable high-velocity product delivery. You will lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing, distributed engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
You will refine processes and best practices that enhance both team performance and product impact.This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys solving complex data and integration challenges, and is passionate about leveraging technology to deliver business outcomes.Reporting to the CEO, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to overall company strategy and execution. You will partner closely with the CTO, who leads technology vision, architecture, and innovation.
Our Company
HICX is the world’s leading provider of supplier data and information management software. Our low-code platform streamlines supplier management, transforming procurement and supplier operations. By automating and modernizing processes, we help some of the world’s most complex and innovative organizations enhance efficiency while delivering a seamless experience for their suppliers
How You’ll Drive Success
Technology & Product Execution
- Define and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure software.
- Collaborate with Product Management, the CTO, Support, and Professional Services to develop a competitive roadmap that balances technical priorities with customer-facing features.
- Own the end-to-end execution of the roadmap, ensuring strategic planning, on-time delivery and budget adherence.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain HICX’s competitive edge.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering team.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-centric culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Define department goals to achieve HICX company objectives. Define and track key performance indicators for engineering productivity and product success.
- Communicate engineering strategies, plans, and progress clearly across technical and executive teams.
- Contribute to company strategy as a senior executive, ensuring technology and business objectives are aligned.
Requirements
What You Bring
Proven Leadership & Execution
- Track record of success delivering scalable enterprise software solutions on time and within budget.
- Experience leading global engineering teams (40+ people), with success hiring, coaching, and scaling organizations.
- Deep understanding of Agile, engineering best practices, and product lifecycle management to drive predictable, high-velocity product delivery.
- Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution when needed.
Education & Experience
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Preferred but not required: Experience with B2B products, low-code platforms, AI, data and integration platforms.
Why Join HICX?
- Lead a high-impact engineering organization at a fast-growing, industry-leading company.
- Work on cutting-edge data and integration challenges in Enterprise SaaS.
- Be a key part of modernizing and transforming a complex enterprise product into a streamlined, high-performing platform.
- Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
Benefits
- Work from anywhere within UK - we are a fully remote company. We have a London Office for UK-based employees who wants a change of scenery.
- Private health insurance.
- Flexible PTO - We offer 25 days of paid holiday per year + England Bank Holidays.
- Connect and socialize with the team during our company socials and off-site events.
- We celebrate special occasions with you - like your birthday! Additional PTO for all employees during their birthdays.
- Receive Competitive Pay - Our team makes sure to provide a highly competitive rate based on your skills and location.
- Work with a diverse, international team.
- Tons of amazing career opportunities in a fast-growing in-demand industry.
