Vice President, Technology

Who We’re Looking For - Reporting to the President, we are looking for an innovative and knowledgeable Vice President, Technology to join our executive leadership team at MANSCAPED® to lead our Development, Enterprise Application, IT, and Security teams. The ideal candidate brings a rich history of leading technical teams with a focus on fostering a culture of continuous learning in engineering. This role owns budget, staff expansion, and a strategic roadmap for our technology and digital products.  

Keys to Success - As a member of the Technology team, success will be measured based on three key actions. 1) Doing your job; setting and meeting appropriate goals that ladder up to the long-term Company vision and the short-term Company targets. You are expected to align on these goals with your manager and then deliver on them. 2) Doing Your Job, the Right Way; At MANSCAPED® we strive to be ideal team players. That means striving to live up to the Humble, Hard Working & Smart framework. 3) Engaging (in both directions) with Radical Candor in a way that seeks to improve the performance of yourself and the team around you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and clear direction for Company technology and digital product strategy to a world-class global team
• Manage a diverse team of engineers and other technical professionals, overseeing multiple direct reports while providing leadership across multiple layers of indirect team members
• Be the example of providing leadership through open communication, mentorship, and career development opportunities
• Oversee and support day-to-day relationship management, serving as escalation pathway and thought partner to team and partners across the organization
• Oversee teams responsible for the architecture and operation of our Direct-to-Consumer website, the development and evolution of our enterprise technology systems, and best-in-class I/T systems and security
• Manage Technology budget by prioritizing the technical roadmap and validating investments in new tools and team members
• Ensure system infrastructure is functioning and working efficiently
• Maintain continuous focus on evolving best practices, staying current on compliance with regional regulations, and ensuring sensitive digital information is protected
• Partner with key cross-functional partners across the business to ensure the digital experience supports the business as it evolves, both from an external customer and an internal client perspective  
• Lead efforts on documentation: process, code, and engineering culture
• Communicate our technology strategy to our partners as well as investors  
• Other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years in Software Engineering, Technology, or Digital Product Development 
• 6+ years of leading teams, with experience at an executive level managing multiple layers of engineering leadership 
• Technical degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar concentration preferred 
• Recent experience leading eCommerce teams with an international presence  
• Experienced leading onshore and offshore software engineering teams   
• Proven success in planning and delivering product roadmap, managing budget, schedule and resources  
• Ability to attract, develop and retain diverse teams of technical talent, creating a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical initiatives to non-technical audiences
• Foster an environment of continued improvement leading to higher quality of code, stable releases, and fewer bugs  
• Effective, solutions focused, and innovative engineering style of leadership  
• Manage multiple engineering vendor contracts and relationships and determine how and when to scale vendors versus internal staff to meet short and long-term company goals  
• Previous experience in Google Cloud, NoSQL/MongoDB, and building overall platform architecture modern application stacks delivered with automation and high availability at top of mind 
• Recent experience supporting a digitally native brand in CPG industry a huge plus

MANSCAPED® Benefits 

• Take time to find balance and rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy a generous 20 accrued vacation days per year to relax, travel, and spend quality time with your loved ones. We value your need for a healthy work-life balance. 

• Health comes first, always. We provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually, ensuring you can take the time you need to recover. 

• Your mental health matters. Take 3 paid mental health days to recharge and take care of your emotional well-being.  

• We offer 9 paid holidays throughout the year (including your birthday!) to give you the opportunity to celebrate important moments and take a break from work. 

• Let us take the guess work out of retirement planning with our employee 401(k) plan and company match.  

• Some call it pet insurance, we call it Paws & Claws coverage. Our plan helps you take care of your furry family members, giving you peace of mind. 

• Our comprehensive life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability coverage provide financial security for you and your family in case of unexpected events. 

• Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), ensuring you and your family are well-covered. 

• If you're facing life's challenges, our confidential Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate them. 

• Add a layer of protection from the unexpected costs of emergencies and unexpected illnesses. Enrollment in our accident and critical illness plans can provide financial support during the most difficult of times. 

• We are a remote-first employer. You will receive a monthly utility allowance to help cover the costs of Wifi and phone usage. 

• Enjoy a generous discount on our products as part of our employee discount program, making holiday and birthday shopping a breeze. 

• Participate in our exciting wellness challenges designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. From step competitions to mindfulness sessions, join your colleagues in fun and motivating activities that boost your physical and mental well-being. 

• We support our families by offering paid parental leave to support you during a pivotal time in your life, adding to the family! 

• We like to cheer each other on. Our regular recognition initiatives ensure you are acknowledged for your hard work and achievements. 

• We encourage community involvement by offering one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to support a cause that means the most to you. 

• We are a certified Great Place to Work, growing rapidly and offering incredible opportunities for advancement. Join us and be part of an exciting journey with a company that values its employees.