Vice President, Software Engineering and Development (, MA, United States)

Overview Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. Position Vice President of Software Engineering and Development lead s high-performing teams across engineering, QA, DevOps, Application Support, and data architecture for the assigned line of business. Partners with product, technology, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. Drives operational efficiency through lean practices, automation, and data-driven metrics, and operationalizes AI with governance, delivery patterns, and platform capabilities that move pilots into production with measurable business outcomes. Influences enterprise technology strategy and aligns IT to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. Reports to the SVP of Software Engineering and Development for the assigned line of business. Responsibilities and Duties Leadership and Talent Development: Attract, develop, and retain diverse, high-performing engineering, QA, DevOps, data, and architecture teams. Set clear goals and succession plans, foster accountability, learning, and psychological safety. Model inclusive leadership and promote continuous learning. Operational Excellence and Efficiency: Improve time to value using lean value-stream practices and a standard metric set (throughput, cycle time, predictability, change failure rate, lead time for changes, mean time to restore). Apply SRE practices for reliability, observability, incident response, and post-incident learning. Standardize tools and automation to reduce toil and raise productivity; optimize run costs and unit economics with FinOps. Champion quality assurance to meet rigorous standards and client experiences. Strengthen onboarding with structured training, documentation, and mentorship; promote continuous learning and targeted enablement programs. Software Delivery and Agile Execution: Ensure consistent agile execution with clear sprint and release commitments across multiple teams. Institutionalize feedback loops and retrospectives to inform capacity planning and roadmaps. Advance engineering excellence, including test automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and quality engineering. Promote a metrics-driven culture guiding roadmap sequencing, capacity planning, and risk management. Lead Developer Experience (DevEx) and champion AI-first development to improve efficiency and productivity. Innovation and Emerging Technology: Translate prioritized business problems into AI roadmaps with defined success metrics. Govern data privacy, responsible AI, and model risk in partnership with Risk, Security, and Compliance. Scale repeatable AI patterns into production, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and compliance. Foster experimentation and evaluate new AI capabilities, tools, frameworks, and platforms. Monitor trends to identify opportunities for strategic adoption and competitive advantage. Platform and Architecture Stewardship: Guide development of scalable, maintainable platforms aligned to enterprise architecture. Drive reuse through standards and shared components to reduce complexity and cost. Lead platform transformation initiatives for long-term scalability and resilience. Risk, Security, and Compliance: Ensure SOC-aligned controls and internal governance. Embed secure development lifecycle practices with remediation SLAs. Protect confidential data and produce audit-ready evidence. Collaborate with Security and Risk teams to identify and mitigate threats across the software lifecycle. Financial and Vendor Management: Own budget planning and forecasting; manage capacity. Oversee vendor performance and contracts, make build vs. buy decisions, and present portfolio health with actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Align financial decisions with long-term technology strategy and efficiency goals. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Client Support: Align with Product on outcome-based roadmaps and prioritization. Support RFPs and client engagements as the primary IT contributor. Share best practices and drive alignment across IT. Represent technology leadership in client-facing discussions to reinforce trust and transparency. General: Protect, secure, and properly handle confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure. Uphold Ascensus core values of People Matter, Quality First, and Integrity Always in daily actions. Supervision: Hire, coach, and develop associates and leaders with clear growth plans; provide ongoing feedback and succession coverage for critical roles. Ensure organizational structure supports scalability, agility, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience, Skills, Knowledge 10 years in software engineering with 5 years leading multi-team organizations; proven success leading distributed teams at scale. Expertise in agile delivery, engineering metrics, and continuous improvement; hands-on experience with CI/CD, test automation, infrastructure as code, and quality assurance. Experience operationalizing AI and data-driven engineering practices in production; familiarity with SRE and FinOps. Experience leading platform upgrades or migrations. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills; ability to influence enterprise-level technology decisions and build consensus. Proficiency in modern frameworks and at least one major language such as C# or Java. Compensation and Benefits The salary range indicated is a general guide: $230,000 to $280,000 base pay, exclusive of bonuses and benefits. Actual salary may vary based on location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. Benefits may include 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional programs. Details at careers.ascensus.com/Benefits. Additional Information Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com. We will never ask for payment or equipment. If you are unsure about a posting, apply directly through our website. Ascensus is dedicated to helping millions save for a better future and offers opportunities such as professional development, in-house training, tuition reimbursement, generous rewards, paid time off, health benefits, and 401(k) plans. J-18808-Ljbffr

CEO Through Acquisition (San Francisco)

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by Small to Medium‑Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Through our Operator‑Led Buyout Program (OLBO), we provide a structured and scalable solution for business succession, ensuring lasting success for all stakeholders. NCA is looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid‑career professionals with the ambition to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or medium‑sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer. As an NCA Operator, you will spearhead an up to 24‑month professional search to acquire one small to mid‑sized company. Within the scope of our Operator‑Led Buyout Program, you will have access to comprehensive support from NCA during the search, as well as a competitive compensation package and meaningful equity upside in the acquired company that will further enhance and secure your entrepreneurial journey. Please note that we do not invest in start‑up or scale‑up companies. Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in the US. We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A sessions to learn more about the opportunity. Registration is mandatory: https://webinar.novastone-ca.com/ Operator Responsibilities Establish together with us a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre‑defined criteria Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management team Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long‑term business strategy and 100‑day plans Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth MUST‑HAVE REQUIREMENTS 15 years of professional experience (including at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility) Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred) Min. 10 years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in the US. Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship Deep expertise and/or strategic vision in one or more of the following sectors/industries: Business Services Software / Tech‑Enabled Businesses Distribution & Logistics NIC‑TO‑HAVE REQUIREMENTS M&A experience Consulting experience from a top consulting firm Experience managing and operating an SME Owner, Founder or co‑Founder of a Start‑up Experience in global business development, international expansion Recent successful business transformation experience Open mind towards learning, people and even failure SELECTION PROCESS Every application we receive is read and evaluated personally by our team, with no automated or AI‑based screening. Selected candidates will have several in‑depth interviews, take online assessments, meet different stakeholders while reviewing their investment thesis, and complete and present a business case assignment over several weeks. The selection process also includes informative, non‑evaluating steps such as webinars created for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the NCA team. Final Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in September 2026 . We are an Equal Opportunity program, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non‑merit factor. For more information on the program, our application and selection process please refer to our website www.novastone-ca.com. J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Applications (Dublin)

About Us: Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! What’s the role? The ZEISS Head of Applications is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the U.S. applications organization and driving a world-class customer experience across strategic semiconductor accounts. This individual will partner closely with global stakeholders in Germany to translate customer and market insights into business priorities, customer-focused solutions, and measurable outcomes that strengthen ZEISS’ market position. The role is highly focused on building and leading a high-performing applications team, fostering a culture of proactive customer support, operational excellence, and technical expertise. Acting as the voice of the customer and the U.S. business within the global leadership organization, the Head of Applications will influence go-to-market strategy, investment priorities, and long-term business growth while ensuring customers receive exceptional service and support. Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the U.S. Applications organization, ensuring alignment with ZEISS business objectives and customer success goals. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing applications team by establishing clear service expectations, strengthening organizational capability, and fostering a customer-centric culture. Define priorities, operational rhythms, and performance metrics, incorporating voice-of-customer feedback and customer success KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Operations teams to improve customer adoption, retention, satisfaction, and revenue growth. Drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs from concept through execution, including business case development, stakeholder alignment, and customer-focused process improvements. Serve as the voice of the U.S. customer and business within the global leadership team, influencing strategy, investment decisions, and execution priorities through data-driven insights and market feedback. Translate customer requirements, industry trends, and market opportunities into actionable recommendations for headquarters and global teams to support innovation, roadmap planning, and long-term business growth. Do you qualify? Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred Background in Engineering, Science, or equivalent industry experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of the semiconductor market and customer environment, with the ability to connect technical concepts to business value and deliver an exceptional customer experience Demonstrated success leading teams and complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution, with a strong customer-first mindset Proven business ownership experience, including KPI definition, performance management, and executive-level reporting, as well as improving customer service metrics Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions, regions, and organizational levels while driving strong customer outcomes Ability to simplify complex technical and business topics into clear decisions, tradeoffs, and customer impact for both technical and non-technical audiences; skilled in de‑scalation and issue resolution with customers and internal stakeholders Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams and/or business‑critical programs with measurable outcomes, including demonstrated customer advocacy and service excellence Compensation California $173,000 – $216,000 Pacific/Northwest $167,000 – $209,000 Mountain States $150,000 – $187,000 We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay The list goes on! Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Maria Khalil J-18808-Ljbffr