Vice President, Engineering and Technology

Allied Universal Security • Chelmsford, MA

76d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Vice President, Engineering and Technology. The Vice President will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for the vision, development, and execution of the company's engineering and technology roadmap. The Vice President of Technology and Engineering oversees pre-sales Solution Architecture, post-sales Solution Engineering, Estimating, and the Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) platform. This role leads a matrixed, decentralized team of regional engineering managers and vertical-market engineering groups. The Vice President will have strong executive presence, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for emerging technology and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in engineering or technical leadership roles within the physical electronic security, life safety, Smart Building, BIoT, PropTech, or low-voltage systems integration industry
• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct engineering leadership experience, including management of cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Experience in global operations or projects involving multinational clients
• Visionary leadership with a bias for innovation and execution, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial drivers in project-based services
• Demonstrated experience in Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) applications, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), BIM (Building Information Modeling), pre and post-sales engineering, and large-scale solution architecture
• Proven record of technology evaluation, adoption, implementation, and roadmap development in a complex integration or systems-based business
• Strong understanding of field services operations and experience working in a matrixed, decentralized environment, with a collaborative mindset and ability to lead across functions
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organization, with executive presence and exceptional presentation and public speaking abilities
• Technical acumen with knowledge of electronic security systems, IP networking, sensors, and integrated platforms
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to 30% annually

Nice To Haves

• Master's degrees in engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, RCDD, NICET, PMP, CompTIA)
• Background in or familiarity with IoT, AI/ML for physical security, or cloud-connected security platforms

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap while refining engineering standards, processes, and best practices for scalable, high-quality, cost-effective delivery
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, and Business Unit leaders to drive go-to-market strategy, solution design, and execution
• Build and sustain engineering talent through career pathing, mentorship, and training and development programs
• Chair the Technology Evaluation Committee to assess and adopt new technologies, vendors, platforms, and methodologies; monitor industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging innovation
• Represent the company externally through industry events, trade shows, and publications, while partnering with Marketing and Sales to support demand generation via showcases, articles, and executive briefings
• Oversee pre-sales Solution Architects and post-sales Engineering teams, driving alignment on customer requirements, scalable solution design, and consistent delivery practices across a decentralized organization
• Lead the Estimating function, refining processes, pricing models, and labor methodologies; manage and optimize CPQ tools in line with sales strategy and engineering input
• Align regional managers and sector-specific engineering leads to support scalable delivery and technical consistency across the business
• Maintain and expand expertise in low-voltage electronic security systems: intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, life safety systems, sensors, edge devices, networking, and transmission systems
• Ensure engineering teams are trained and compliant with current and emerging standards, codes, and best practices

Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000-$200,000 based on location and experience, 40% annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Executive Flex Time Off Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees