Vice President of Engineering, Bonterra

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles
• Deep understanding of the Democratic political ecosystem, preferably with experience working with the national or state level party, campaign, or progressive organizations
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and high-impact software products
• Experience with modernizing legacy platforms and implementing automation and AI-driven efficiencies
• Strong knowledge of security and compliance standards, such as PCI, ISO, and similar frameworks
• Excellence in cross-functional leadership and organizational collaboration
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable

• As VP of Engineering, you will lead the technical vision and execution for NGP VAN’s political technology platforms.
• Reporting to the CTO, you’ll oversee engineering teams responsible for maintaining, innovating, and modernizing the tools that power Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations
• This role blends technical leadership, strategic execution, and organizational management, innovation with a focus on driving AI adoption, system performance, and cross-functional collaboration to keep our platforms cutting-edge.
• Technical Leadership & Innovation
• Lead the modernization of NGP VAN’s political technology platforms, integrating AI and other emerging technologies, where impactful
• Establish and enforce high standards for security, scalability, and performance to support mission-critical political operations
• Guide the adoption of automation and AI-driven efficiencies across the development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards such as PCI, ISO, and similar frameworks
• Team Leadership & Culture
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams in a collaborative, results-driven environment
• Foster alignment across Product, Design, and Business teams to drive innovation and execution
• Promote a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Align engineering initiatives with NGP VAN’s product strategy and business goals
• Partner with Product Management to deliver a seamless roadmap and execution strategy
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, ensuring efficiency and innovation
• Define and track key engineering metrics to measure impact and optimize performance
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a technical advocate for internal teams, customers, and key stakeholders
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our technology meets the needs of Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations
• Provide clear communication on product updates, technical roadmaps, and innovation efforts
• Lead the evolution of NGP VAN’s technology, ensuring our platforms remain the most trusted tools for Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations
• Modernize and scale our infrastructure to support the growing needs of campaigns, from the local level to the national stage
• Empower engineers to build innovative, high-performance solutions that drive real-world electoral and organizing success
• Shape the future of political technology, integrating cutting-edge advancements to keep Democratic campaigns ahead
• Ensure reliability, security, and scalability, so the progressive movement can focus on winning—not worrying about their tech

• We will be accepting applications for this role until 04/11/2025