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Description

Your Impact

The Director of Product Engineering is responsible for the operational and technical leadership and inspiration of the technology team. This position plays a key role in developing the products that will transform the way citizens and government interact and is responsible for leading the development team to produce high levels of production and quality.

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

What You’ll Do

As a Director, Product Engineering, you will:

• Lead departmental strategy and operations by maintaining the PE budget, evaluating efficiency opportunities, and aligning long-term business plans with company goals through cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion a customer-centric culture, ensuring the Voice of the Customer drives product effectiveness, quality, and continuous improvement across engineering initiatives.
• Develop and empower talent by mentoring key staff, recruiting and supervising engineering managers, and fostering a high-performance environment rooted in accountability and growth.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation by staying current with development methodologies and technology trends, setting effective policies, and partnering with executive leadership to shape and execute strategic roadmaps.

What We’re Looking For

We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record in creating operational efficiency and providing technology leadership
• Experience with managing a departmental budget- LEAN experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience in leading engineering organizations through periods of rapid yet strategic growth
• Successful track record of building diverse, inclusive teams
• Tenured experience within Saas organizations is required
• Experience working with onshore, offshore and nearshore development resource

Why CivicPlus?

This role offers:

• Shape the future of civic technology by leading the development of transformative products that redefine how citizens and governments interact.
• Drive innovation and impact through strategic collaboration with executive leadership, influencing long-term business plans and technology roadmaps that align with company goals.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement while mentoring key talent and managing global development resources.
• Stay at the forefront of technology by engaging with cutting-edge methodologies, evaluating emerging trends, and guiding technical strategy in a dynamic, growth-oriented SaaS environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated Salary Grade Range: $155,100 – $241,900
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

Our Hiring Process

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity
• Offer

Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.

Additional Information

• CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
• This position will remain open until November 14, 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team

Equal Opportunity Commitment

CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.