Salary: 225k - 275k/yr

Company: At IPS Group, Inc., based in San Diego, CA, were redefining the future of smart mobility, parking, and transportation technologies. Long before Smart Cities and IoT became part of everyday vocabulary, we were leading the charge with secure, cloud-based solutions designed to optimize and monetize high-demand curb space. Our technology powers cities both large and small, offering scalable solutions through an all-in-one platform that includes parking meters, pay stations, enforcement tools, permitting systems, vehicle detection sensors, and mobile payment applications all unified by our powerful, proprietary Data Management System.

Since launching the revolutionary Smart Parking Meter in 2005, IPS has grown into a true single-source provider, offering the industrys only fully integrated Parking Management Suite. Our innovations have helped transform parking operations from a manual, time-consuming task into an intelligent, proactive, revenue-generating system. At a time when curb management has become more important than ever, our technology empowers cities to make data-driven decisions that support sustainability and smarter urban living. With more than 160 patents, were proud to be at the intersection of IoT hardware and digital/mobile payment technology.

What makes IPS truly special is our people their passion, expertise, and commitment to innovation fuel everything we do. Were not interested in short-term fixes or quick sales; we build long-lasting, value-based technology solutions our clients can rely on for decades. To continue pushing boundaries, were always looking for talented individuals who want to be part of something meaningful. Whether youre an experienced product manager, a tech visionary, or someone who thrives in a high-impact environment, theres a place for you on our team.

Working at IPS means joining a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding environment where your ideas matter and your contributions make a real impact. If youre excited about shaping the future of smart cities and want to work alongside the best in the industry, wed love to hear from you. Reach out to our HR team at HR@ipsgroup.com to explore the opportunities waiting for you at IPS Group where innovation and ambition go hand in hand.

Job Summary We are seeking an execution-orientedDirector of Engineering to lead and accelerate the evolution of our engineering practices, culture, and delivery capabilities to support greater scalability, resilience, and effectiveness. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, modern software delivery models, and organizational change management.

AsDirector of Engineering, you will play a critical role in supporting current operations while contributing to the ongoing transformation of our engineering culture and structure. This role combines leadership of existing engineering delivery with a focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams, including Support, Customer Satisfaction, Sales & Marketing, and Manufacturingto ensure effective prioritization, timely delivery, and strategic resource alignment across onshore and offshore teams.

To preserve competitive advantage, additional technical and structural details about our systems and environment will be shared during the interview process.

The role will report to and work very closely with the VP Engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This role requires a strong advocate for adherence to engineering process and best practices. It also calls for a champion of visibilityboth internal and external to engineeringensuring the team delivers high-quality, maintainable software in a consistent and scalable way, and that stakeholders have clear insight into ongoing projects, priorities, and progress. Engineering Execution & Delivery Lead day-to-day engineering operations supporting product delivery and internal initiatives. Partner with project managers and agile teams to prioritize and deliver new features, enhancements, and critical fixes. Balance urgent delivery needs with strategic, long-term goals for system and process improvement. Team Leadership & Development Directly managing engineers and team leaders, mentoring and inspiring team members to build high-performing, empowered teams. Support professional growth, coaching, and hiring as the team scales. Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Guideon-shore and off-shore strategiesto optimize talent placement, cost efficiency, and productivity. Operational Excellence Promote reliability, availability, and performance across customer-facing and internal systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to respond effectively to escalations. Measure and improve engineering productivity, support processes, monitoring, and incident response workflows. Leaddemand planningfor engineering resources based on business and product roadmaps. Transformation Support Support strategic planning and execution of engineering transformation initiatives, including process and systems modernization. Contribute to the adoption of modern engineering tools and practices including CI/CD, observability, and structured intake processes. Identify opportunities for improvement and lead to change through action, influence and collaboration. Qualifications and Skills: 10+ years of engineering experience in a growing or fast-paced organization, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent experience in a related field. Must have experience with Jira and Confluence, and deep familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem, including .NET and Azure. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum, and the ability to apply them effectively in a dynamic environment. Proven ability and passion to recruit and lead high-performing teams and manage technical delivery. Strong understanding of software development practices, systems operations, and continuous delivery. Able to balance immediate needs with long-term organizational and technical planning. Clear and confident communicator with executive presence, and experience aligning cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge ofonshore/offshore delivery models. Experience contributing to or leading engineering transformation efforts is a plus. Travel Requirements This role may require occasional travel to support business and engineering team objectives. Physical Demands, Equipment, and Machinery The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment and multi-line phone. Ability to sit for long periods of time, concentrate on a task without being distracted and look at a computer screen to see details at close range. Work Environment The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position may be remote, with regular visits to the IPS headquarters in San Diego as needed. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an "AT-Will" employer. It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of , , , , , , , , or veteran status. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerM/F/D/V Salary range: $225k -$275/yr

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