VP, Enterprise Applications & Software Engineering

CPI is seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Applications & Software Engineering to lead our Salesforce, enterprise applications, and custom software engineering teams. Reporting to the CIO, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership across CRM platform development, software engineering, application architecture, technical delivery, and engineering team development. The ideal candidate is a strong technology leader with experience leading both Salesforce and custom software development teams, and with the maturity, communication skills, and executive presence to serve as a key partner to the CIO and senior leadership team. This position is on-site in our Charlotte, NC headquarters. Key Responsibilities Technology Leadership Partner with the CIO and senior leadership team to define and execute the enterprise applications and software engineering strategy in support of CPI's business, operational, and growth objectives. Serve as a senior technology leader and trusted advisor across application development, platform strategy, technical architecture, engineering delivery, and technology investment planning. Lead the Salesforce engineering function, including CRM platform development, configuration, customization, integrations, release management, environment strategy, and platform governance. Lead custom software engineering teams responsible for web applica [... source excerpt omitted ...] ding, retention, succession planning, and team structure design. Promote a team environment grounded in ownership, transparency, collaboration, quality, and continuous learning. Qualifications Required Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in application development, software engineering, CRM/platform development, enterprise applications, or technology leadership. 5+ years of experience leading technical teams, including managers, leads, developers, engineers, administrators, or architects. Demonstrated experience leading both Salesforce/CRM platform teams and custom software development teams. Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and modern software engi [... source excerpt omitted ...] g, and executive presence. Ability to operate as a strategic partner to the CIO while engaging deeply enough with teams to understand technical and delivery realities. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a senior director, director, VP, or head-of-engineering role. Experience leading application modernization, platform consolidation, CRM transformation, enterprise integration, or technical debt reduction initiatives. Experience in organizations with agile delivery models. Prior experience in professional services, customer support, operational service delivery, or technology-enabled service organizations. What's In It For You: Competitive compensation package with opportunit