VP, Enterprise Applications & Software Engineering at CPI Security

<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">CPI is seeking a </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Vice President of Enterprise Applications &amp; Software Engineering</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">&nbsp;to lead our Salesforce, enterprise applications, and custom software engineering teams. Reporting to the CIO, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership across CRM platform development, software engineering, application architecture, technical delivery, and engineering team development. The ideal candidate is a strong technology leader with experience leading both Salesforce and custom software development teams, and with the maturity, communication skills, and executive presence to serve as a key partner to the CIO and senior leadership team.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}">&nbsp; This position is on-site in our Charlotte, NC headquarters.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Key Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Technology Leadership</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with the CIO and senior leadership team to define and execute the enterprise applications and software engineering strategy in support of CPI's business, operational, and growth&nbsp;objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a senior technology leader and trusted advisor across application development, platform strategy, technical architecture, engineering delivery, and technology investment planning.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the Salesforce engineering function, including CRM platform development, configuration, customization, integrations, release management, environment strategy, and platform governance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead custom software engineering teams responsible for web applications, internal tools, integrations, APIs, and other software solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the responsible adoption and governance of AI&nbsp;enabled development tools and practices, including code generation, developer productivity tools, workflow automation, and emerging platform capabilities, while ensuring&nbsp;appropriate standards&nbsp;for quality, security, maintainability, and human oversight.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and govern priorities across Salesforce, enterprise applications, custom software, integrations, modernization efforts, and technical debt reduction, balancing business value, risk, capacity, and long-term scalability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee application architecture, technical standards, platform health, release practices, environment strategy, vendor/platform decisions, and modernization efforts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and continuously improve engineering standards, code quality practices, SDLC processes, documentation, DevOps practices, CI/CD, release discipline, and platform governance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure application and platform solutions are reliable, scalable, secure, maintainable, user-centered, and aligned with business needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, practical delivery, and continuous improvement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">People Leadership and Team Development</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead, coach, and develop managers, team leads, architects, developers, administrators, and engineers across Salesforce, enterprise applications, and software engineering.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build leadership capacity within the organization by&nbsp;identifying, mentoring, and developing emerging leaders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish clear expectations, performance goals, career development plans, and accountability structures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and team structure design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Promote a team environment grounded in ownership, transparency, collaboration, quality, and continuous learning.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Qualifications</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Required Qualifications</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of progressive experience in application development, software engineering, CRM/platform development, enterprise applications, or technology leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of experience leading technical teams, including managers, leads, developers, engineers, administrators, or architects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience leading both Salesforce/CRM platform teams and custom software development teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and modern software engineering practices, including application architecture, APIs, integrations, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, release management, security models, code quality, testing, and production support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with enterprise application and technology ecosystems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, AWS, Gearset, Mastermind or similar industry platforms, APIs, middleware, cloud platforms, data integrations, and related business systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience partnering with Product, QA, Scrum, Service Delivery, Cybersecurity, Data, IT Operations, and business stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive execution across multiple teams and initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong&nbsp;people&nbsp;leadership skills with&nbsp;a track record&nbsp;of developing technical talent and emerging leaders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication, collaboration, decision-making, and executive presence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;as a strategic partner to the CIO while engaging deeply enough with teams to understand technical and delivery realities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in a senior director, director, VP, or head-of-engineering role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience leading application modernization, platform consolidation, CRM transformation, enterprise integration, or technical debt reduction initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in organizations with agile delivery models.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience in professional services, customer support, operational service delivery, or technology-enabled service organizations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"></span></p> <p><strong>What's In It For You:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short- &amp; long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.</li> <li>Generous paid time off, including company holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days.</li> <li>401(k) plan with a competitive company match.</li> <li>Professional development opportunities, including education assistance programs to support ongoing learning and career growth.</li> <li>A dynamic, inclusive company culture with a strong commitment to community engagement and volunteer opportunities.</li> <li>Access to on-site amenities such as a café, fitness center, walking trail, and more.</li> </ul> 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