VP, Technology & AI Strategy

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP, Technology & AI Strategy in the United States.

This senior technology leadership role sits at the intersection of engineering execution, platform architecture, and AI-driven transformation. The position is responsible for shaping and scaling a high-performance engineering organization capable of delivering complex, enterprise-grade and government-focused solutions. It combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership across delivery, DevOps, architecture, and AI operationalization. The role plays a critical part in embedding AI across internal workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and speed of execution. It also drives the development of AI-enabled capabilities that can be translated into market-ready offerings. Operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, the VP will ensure engineering discipline, scalable systems, and predictable delivery across multiple programs. This is a highly influential role partnering closely with executive leadership, product, and client-facing teams.

Accountabilities

The VP, Technology & AI Strategy is responsible for leading end-to-end engineering execution, platform evolution, and enterprise architecture while ensuring disciplined delivery across multiple programs. This includes overseeing SDLC governance, release management, DevOps practices, and operational readiness to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes.

* Lead engineering execution from solution design through deployment, ensuring consistency, quality, and delivery discipline

* Define and evolve scalable platform architecture, promoting reuse, configurability, and enterprise-grade performance

* Establish technical standards across integrations, security, data flows, and deployment models

* Drive AI operationalization across engineering, QA, documentation, support, and delivery workflows

* Build governance frameworks for responsible AI usage, including validation, auditability, and human-in-the-loop controls

* Partner with product and commercial teams to identify and develop AI-enabled, market-ready capabilities

* Oversee DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and deployment automation across distributed teams

* Serve as a technical leader in client engagements, RFPs, and solution design for government and enterprise stakeholders

* Build and mentor a high-performing engineering leadership team and scalable organizational structure

Requirements

This role requires extensive experience in software engineering leadership, platform delivery, and enterprise architecture, with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies and AI-enabled transformation. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in complex, high-accountability environments.

* 12+ years of experience in software engineering, platform delivery, or technology leadership roles

* 5+ years in senior leadership (Director, VP, or Principal Architect level)

* Proven experience building and scaling enterprise or SaaS platforms

* Strong cloud architecture expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

* Demonstrated success implementing automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives

* Experience in government or regulated environments is highly valued

* Strong understanding of AI governance, responsible AI practices, and secure deployment models

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive and client-facing interaction

* Ability to operate across strategy, architecture, and hands-on technical execution

* Proven leadership in building and mentoring distributed engineering teams

Benefits

* Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

* Company-paid life and disability insurance

* 401(k) plan with employer contribution

* Generous paid time off and paid holidays

* Flexible work arrangements (remote-friendly structure)

* Career growth in a high-impact, mission-driven technology environment

* Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI transformation initiatives at scale

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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