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Senior Director, Engineering

Senior Director, Engineering

Apogee EnterprisesFaribault, MN, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Director Of Engineering

The Senior Director of Engineering will provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and operational oversight for the engineering organization. This role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring executional excellence, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture that aligns with company goals. The Senior Director will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define the engineering roadmap, deliver high-quality products, and scale systems and teams to support growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the long-term engineering vision and strategy in alignment with company objectives.
  • Partner with executive leadership to shape business direction, technology investments, and resource planning.
  • Anticipate industry trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts to ensure the organization remains competitive.

Operational Excellence

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (software, hardware, systems, or specialized functions as relevant).
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional quality.
  • Implement best practices in engineering processes, architecture, and operational reliability.
  • Oversee engineering execution, ensuring delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure products.
  • Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics such as availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Develop engineering leaders to foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence.

    • Innovation & Technology

  • Drive innovation in products, platforms, and infrastructure to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving engineering methodologies.

    • Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and internal governance policies.
  • Proactively identify technical risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
  • Manage engineering budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation effectively.

    • Collaboration & Influence

  • Partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize the product roadmap.
  • Influence decision-making at the executive level with clear communication of technical opportunities and tradeoffs.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners where appropriate.

    • Culture & People

  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration across engineering teams.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization.
  • Provide coaching and career development opportunities for engineering leaders and team members.

    • Personal Attributes and Experience

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including at least 5 years managing senior managers or directors.
  • Experience in manufacturing preferred.
  • Track record of leading global or distributed teams preferred.
  • Background in M&A integration, scaling organizations, or enterprise transformation preferred.
  • Proven success scaling engineering organizations in a high-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern development lifecycle management.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and align large teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with business acumen.
  • Role requires approx. 50% travel

    • Work Environment

    This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

    Our Benefits

    We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

  • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
  • Incentive Plans
  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Training and Career Progression

    • Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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