Sr Director, Engineering

About BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust is where you can bring your purpose to life, contributing to a safer world through our cybersecurity SaaS portfolio. Our culture values flexibility, trust, and continuous learning, recognizing your growth and impact on our success. You will be surrounded by individuals who challenge, support, and inspire you to be your best self.

BeyondTrust is the global identity security leader protecting Paths to Privilege™. Our identity-centric approach goes beyond securing privileges and access, empowering organizations with the most effective solution to manage the entire identity attack surface and neutralize threats, whether from external attacks or insiders. We are trusted by 20,000 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 100, and our global ecosystem of partners.

Diversity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for us. They are the guiding values of how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a culture where people feel connected. We hire incredible people from diverse backgrounds because when we are different together, we are stronger together.

The Opportunity: Sr Director, Engineering

The Sr Director, Engineering is responsible for ensuring the quality of team deliverables, refining processes, and leading efficiency improvements. This role also involves strategic planning, talent management, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support the organization's growth and success.

What You’ll Do

• Regularly review and refine processes to minimize errors and ensure adherence to best practices; teams must provide evidence of process compliance.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of organizational efficiency and effectiveness, addressing structural considerations and performance concerns as needed.
• Lead the team in enhancing effectiveness through both top-down initiatives and encouraging team-driven improvements.
• Maintain comprehensive awareness of all ongoing projects within the organization and effectively communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary representative of the engineering team in interactions with other business units, including regular reviews with PM and Technical Support.
• Actively coach teams through business changes, advocating for the team's best interests within the broader business context.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department, aligning with overall business goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging teams to explore new technologies and methodologies.
• Oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of top engineering talent, ensuring the team has the skills and resources needed to succeed.
• Manage the engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives and support the overall growth and success of the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Nice To Have

• Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Key skills/competency

• Engineering Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Talent Management
• Budget Oversight
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Cybersecurity SaaS
• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Development
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement