Hearst Newspapers · 9 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Engineering - Hearst Magazines
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $350K/yr
15+ years expHearst Magazines is seeking a Senior Vice President of Engineering to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our technology organization. This role involves overseeing a geographically distributed engineering organization, driving platform excellence, and ensuring the adoption of AI and data technologies to enhance content creation and consumer experiences.
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Responsibilities
Set and maintain the technology strategy, architecture and roadmap. Ensure Hearst Magazines’ systems, tools, and architecture remain up to date with evolving industry standards while building clear, future-focused plans for growth, scalability, and innovation
Ensure future-ready architecture. Oversee a composable, cloud-based architecture that supports both internal platforms (CMS, data, and content management) and consumer-facing experiences. Balance flexibility and standardization to enable innovation at scale
Drive AI and data enablement. Partner with Data and Product teams to implement AI-assisted engineering, content, and workflow capabilities. Build foundations for data-driven personalization, recommendations, and operational efficiency
Foster collaboration with Product and Design. Create a culture of shared accountability and partnership, where technology and product roadmaps are aligned to deliver measurable business outcomes and exceptional user experiences
Lead platform and engineering operations. Ensure reliability, performance, and security across all digital products. Champion observability, CI/CD, and best-in-class engineering practices
Evolve organizational structure and talent. Transform and grow a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization; mentor and develop leaders; recruit top-tier talent across engineering and data disciplines
Manage global delivery. Build and run a balanced mix of nearshore, offshore, and best-shore teams. Develop frameworks for vendor management, productivity measurement, and IP protection while maintaining high velocity and quality
Steward technology investments. Align budgets and priorities to business goals, ensuring the right balance between innovation and operational excellence
Champion security and governance. Maintain rigorous security, compliance, and data protection standards across platforms and products
Qualification
Required
15+ years in software and technology leadership, with 7+ years leading large, multi-geo engineering organizations and managing vendor ecosystems
Proven track record of keeping enterprise technology environments current and strategically positioned for the future — including cloud migration, modular architecture, and data platform evolution
Experience implementing AI and data technologies for engineering productivity, personalization, or content workflows
Deep understanding of CMS ecosystems (including headless or hybrid architectures), microservices, and consumer digital experiences
Strong experience in building and managing hybrid teams of FTEs and contractors across best-cost locations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and continuity
Demonstrated success partnering with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to deliver consumer-facing platforms and products
Excellent communication, executive presence, and ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business outcomes
Company
Hearst Newspapers
Hearst Newspapers is the division in charge of Hearst's newspapers, local digital marketing service businesses, and directories.
Founded in 1887New York, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carson S.
HR Business Partner
Laura Wilson
Director Major Account Partnerships
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