Director, Engineering Operations

Abbott•Alameda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lingo, we’re building a groundbreaking health platform that combines continuous biosensor data, real-time analytics, and personalized insights to help people live fuller, longer, and healthier lives. Our systems ingest millions of sensor readings daily, powering experiences for consumers and partners worldwide, with the reliability and scalability of cloud-native, enterprise-grade platforms. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering Operations to translate executive vision into measurable outcomes, drive cohesion across business and technology stakeholders, and build the organizational capabilities Lingo needs to lead in digital health. This role drives disciplined governance, performance visibility, and effective change enablement.

Requirements

18+ years of progressive experience in technology strategy, management consulting, or senior technology leadership roles within complex, matrixed organizations
Demonstrated success operating as a trusted executive advisor, influencing and aligning senior stakeholders across technology, product, commercial, and finance functions
Deep expertise in organizational design, operating model transformation, and building high-performing teams at scale
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-year technology strategies in regulated, fast-paced environments
Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to structure complex narratives for C-suite and board audiences
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale technology portfolios, including investment prioritization and ROI frameworks
A track record of building and maturing governance frameworks, strategic planning processes, and performance management systems across technology organizations

Nice To Haves

Background in digital health, consumer health technology, or other highly regulated industries (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA oversight)
Experience in high-growth scale-up or venture-backed environments, with exposure to rapid organizational scaling
Experience with IEC 62304–based development processes
Strong experience defining OKRs, KPIs, and capacity planning for high-throughput, high-availability platforms

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal strategic advisor to the Engineering leadership team, translating long-range business objectives into a prioritized, actionable technology strategy
Drive preparation of executive committee presentations, synthesizing complex technology and organizational narratives into compelling, concise communications
Build, lead, and scale an Engineering Operations team, including Technical Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Support Engineers
Lead organizational effectiveness initiatives across the Technology function, including operating model design, capability assessments, and leadership team health
Identify structural and cultural barriers to organizational velocity and design sustainable interventions to resolve them
Own and continually improve onboarding and offboarding processes for the Engineering organization
Lead the Technology organization’s engagement with key external partners, including strategic vendors, platform providers, and ecosystem collaborators, representing Lingo’s technology vision and interests
Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Agile, and hybrid models) to optimize end-to-end value streams
Standardize tools, processes, and operational practices across teams to improve alignment and execution consistency
Partner with Program Management on resource allocation, portfolio planning, and capacity forecasting across initiatives
Define, manage, and report on OKRs, KPIs, and operational metrics, present progress and insights to senior stakeholders
Ensure Technology investments and operations maintain ongoing alignment with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO standards, in close partnership with Legal and Compliance
Support release cadence, delivery readiness, and global deployment coordination with Engineering and Product teams