Director of Engineering (Management)

Reports to the CEO and is a decision-maker for all operational processes. Proven experience as a director of operations or similar is required. Plans and forecasts the budget, hiring, and training needs of all employees under the operations department. Reviews the performance of senior employees like managers etc. and counsels them to help improve their performance. Implement a long-term strategy to ensure we are well stocked for all occasions while ensuring minimum inventory cost. Manage the approved budget, and work on system and process improvements to achieve greater profitability, reliability, and customer service. Negotiate key contracts and manage 3rd party vendors. Provide high-level leadership to the teams looking after facility management and all administrative tasks.

Manage product lifecycle from inception to product launch. Identify and select potential products. Create the vision and overarching strategy for product development. Communicate product strategy and development to all stakeholders. Establish and conduct market research and competitive landscape analysis. Generate product requirements including specifications, production timelines, launch roadmap and pricing. Create and execute effective, comprehensive marketing strategies.

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Helps to plan, implement, and maintain multiple initiatives. This role does not directly lead any project team rather it helps coordinate efforts of different projects. Work with teams and project managers to estimate budgets, set scope, define deliverables and timing for new projects. Manage all project teams for the highest productivity and improvise based on business needs. Predict, minimize, and mitigate any risks. Take daily updates of the projects to track the progress of each project. Work with a wide range of individuals, perform performance evaluation, apply change management principles and work on cross-project initiatives.