Senior Director, Cloud Engineering

Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.

We’re transforming the software industry.  We’re Flexera.  With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we’re achieving that goal. But we know we can’t do any of that without our team.  Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans?  Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at flexera.com

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Cloud Engineering to lead a high-performing, globally distributed engineering organization focused on our SaaS applications. This role will report directly to the VP of Engineering and will be responsible for driving the performance and growth of a diverse team of architects and Software Engineers.

As a leader passionate about high-performing teams and Agile methodologies, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders in Product Management, Operations, and Customer Value to drive the vision and execution of world-class solutions in entitlement management, usage management, and compliance/licensing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Team Performance: Lead and cultivate a high-performing engineering organization focused on delivering exceptional SaaS solutions. Foster a culture of ownership, excellence, and agility within the team.

• Agile Leadership: Apply your deep expertise in Agile methodologies to enhance team efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the smooth execution of development processes.

• Modernize SaaS Products: Spearhead the modernization of our SaaS platform to solidify our leadership in software monetization and support our customers in scaling their business.

• Innovative Technical Leadership: Guide the development of new solutions and integrations that expand our portfolio and accelerate customer adoption. Define and execute a technical ecosystem strategy that supports faster integration.
  Grow the Engineering Organization: Define and instill a strong engineering culture, attracting top talent, and delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions. Focus on scalability, technical excellence, and reliability.

• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate closely with Product Management and General Management to align engineering efforts with the company’s vision and goals.

• Mentorship & Coaching: Mentor and coach engineering leaders to foster healthy, execution-focused teams that drive success through continuous learning and growth.

• Customer & Engineer Advocacy: Serve as a key advocate for the Revenera Platform, clearly communicating its vision to both customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Demonstrated success leading SaaS engineering teams, with a track record of delivering against roadmap milestones and applying Agile methodologies at scale.

• Deep experience with technical innovation in cross-functional engineering environments. Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges.

• Extensive experience motivating, mentoring, and scaling B2B enterprise and SaaS teams, fostering high levels of performance and collaboration.

• Hands-on experience with building, maintaining, and running large-scale data systems, including transactional and analytic databases.

• Proven track record of managing global teams (50-150+ engineers), including in regions like North America, India, and Europe.

• Passionate about B2B technology, platforms, and continuous technology improvement. Demonstrated hands-on leadership in evolving and scaling technical products.

• Consistently delivers on objectives at scale, empowering teams to make quality decisions and improve product performance.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers, stakeholders, and especially engineering teams.

• Ability to drive and communicate technical strategy effectively at all levels, while balancing a hands-on approach and maintaining a broad perspective.