Head of Engineering/Senior Product Manager

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Mumbai (Onsite)

Duration: Full-time

Role Overview

The VP / Head of Technology will lead Powerweave's technology function across engineering, product development, cloud infrastructure, security, and AI-led initiatives. This role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality technology solutions across Powerweave's core verticals including eCommerce, Procurement & e-Sourcing, ERP integrations, Sustainability/ESG, and Business Services.

This leader will drive execution, ensure technical excellence, modernize platforms, and collaborate closely with business and delivery teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Technology Execution & Architecture Leadership

· Own and execute the technology roadmap aligned with business goals.

· Build and maintain scalable architecture supporting multiple verticals.

· Enforce engineering best practices, code quality, performance, and security.

· Lead platform modernization including microservices, cloud-native architecture, API-first systems, and integration frameworks.

Product & Engineering Delivery

· Manage multi-product engineering teams across eCommerce platforms, procurement systems, ERP integrations, analytics, and ESG solutions.

· Own the full SDLC — requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, support.

· Implement Agile, DevOps, CI/CD for faster releases and improved reliability.

· Oversee product/platform interoperability across all Powerweave systems.

Vertical-Specific Technology Leadership

Procurement Tech:

· Lead architecture and enhancements of procurement and indirect spend platforms.

· Ensure interoperability with SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, MS Dynamics, etc.

eCommerce:

· Drive development of scalable B2B/B2C commerce platforms, headless commerce, marketplace integrations, and personalization capabilities.

Sustainability/ESG:

· Support development of GHG tracking, reporting systems, and sustainability analytics platforms.

Business Services:

· Enhance operational platforms with automation, workflow management, dashboards, and AI-driven efficiency tools.

Data, Cloud, Security & Infrastructure

· Own cloud infrastructure strategy (Azure/AWS/GCP).

· Ensure adherence to compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR).

· Lead cybersecurity policies, monitoring, threat detection, and recovery planning.

· Drive observability, cost optimization, and system scalability.

AI, Automation & Innovation

· Integrate AI/ML, analytics, and automation into product platforms and service delivery.

· Build frameworks for workflow automation, supplier analytics, personalization, and operational efficiency.

· Lead R&D for emerging tech aligned to business needs.

Leadership & Team Management

· Lead and mentor engineering managers, architects, developers, QA, and DevOps.

· Drive a culture of ownership, innovation, continuous learning, and performance accountability.

· Build capability development frameworks and internal talent pipelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration

· Partner with Sales, Delivery, Product, and Business Teams to align technology outcomes with customer needs.

· Ensure transparent reporting on project status, risks, and technology KPIs.

· Manage vendor relationships, technology partnerships, and external consultants.

Education, Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

Experience & Background

· 16+ years in technology execution roles, including 5–7 years in senior leadership.

· Strong background in multi-product engineering for B2B platforms or enterprise systems.

· Proven delivery experience across: eCommerce, ERP integrations, procurement platforms, ESG solutions, and automation.

Technical Skills

· Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), microservices architecture, API frameworks.

· Strong grasp of procurement tech, ERP integrations, eCommerce platforms, and enterprise-scale systems.

· Hands-on exposure to AI/ML, automation tools, data engineering, and analytics stacks.

· Strong understanding of security, compliance, scalability, performance engineering.

Leadership Competencies

· Execution-focused technology leadership.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to lead distributed teams, manage complexity, and drive measurable outcomes.

· Innovation mindset with practical implementation capability.

Education

· Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.

· Additional leadership education (MBA or similar) is a plus, not mandatory.

Travel Requirements

· Occasional travel for client meetings, technology reviews, or global delivery coordination.