• Build and scale a high-performing team, hiring strategically to fill skill gaps as the team grows • Coach, mentor, and create an environment where your team can do their best work and deliver for the business • Set direction and guide technical strategy for AI agent and downmarket products, ensuring long-term value aligned with Vanta's business priorities • Partner closely with product, design, and AI platform teams to ship customer-facing AI features that automate audit work while maintaining human-in-the-loop controls • Champion best practices for applied AI, including prompt engineering, RAG, agentic frameworks, and quality evaluation • Navigate rapid change and ambiguity with adaptability, iterating quickly on roadmaps as the team's charter and direction evolve

• Lead Engineering Across North America • Provide strategic direction and governance for engineering activities across manufacturing sites • Align engineering priorities with business strategy, operational goals, and long-range planning initiatives • Drive consistency in engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Business Teams • Build & Develop High-Performing Teams • Lead, coach, and develop engineering talent across North America • Establish workforce planning and staffing strategies aligned to business growth and operational needs • Drive succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability initiatives • Set clear expectations and accountability standards for performance and results • Drive Capital Strategy & Financial Performance • Lead development and execution of the North America CAPEX strategy and capital plan • Review and approve capital expenditure requests while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities • Partner with manufacturing leadership on budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis, and investment planning • Support funding strategies for emergent operational and capital needs • Advance Operational Excellence & Innovation • Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Six Sigma, SPC, StableOps, automation, and data-driven manufacturing • Expand the use of automation, analytics, and technology to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality • Identify and implement engineering and manufacturing best practices across sites • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to support long-term operational strategy • Lead Major Projects & Strategic Initiatives • Lead complex, multi-site engineering projects including expansions, consolidations, relocations, and strategic initiatives • Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and execution to ensure successful outcomes • Coordinate internal and external engineering resources, vendors, and consultants • Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and within budget expectations • Promote Safety, Quality & Compliance • Champion strong Environmental, Health & Safety standards and behaviors • Ensure engineering activities comply with corporate, regulatory, and operational requirements • Drive structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation initiatives • Integrate quality and safety into all engineering and operational decisions

Role Description The Engineering Engagement Manager is a delivery and project leadership role responsible for driving complex, cross-functional initiatives focused on environmentally responsible product design and service delivery excellence. This role combines deep technical program management with strong client and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful execution of projects that align with environmental compliance, smarter chemistry initiatives, and business outcomes. The individual will lead end-to-end program delivery, manage customer expectations, and collaborate across engineering, operations, suppliers, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, leadership presence, and the ability to translate technical complexity into clear business value. Additionally, this individual will establish and track service level objectives (SLOs) across programs to ensure consistent performance, transparency, and alignment to defined success metrics. Key Responsibilities - Lead multiple projects, programs, or initiatives with full ownership of timelines, deliverables, and outcomes. - Define project objectives, scope, schedules, and success metrics; ensure alignment with business goals. - Drive execution of environmental compliance programs, including restricted substances and smarter chemistry initiatives. - Manage complex dependencies and ensure timely delivery in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments. - Develop and maintain project frameworks, workflows, and governance models to support scalable delivery. - Serve as the primary point of accountability for customer expectations, satisfaction, and engagement success. - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners. - Establish communication plans and provide clear, consistent updates on project status, risks, and opportunities. - Represent programs in leadership forums with concise, actionable insights. - Conduct regular health checks and ensure alignment to defined business value and performance metrics. - Partner with engineering, toxicology, and environmental experts to drive safer material selection and product design. - Track and manage material and chemical usage, supporting phase-out programs and identifying sustainable alternatives. - Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, restricted substances policies, and industry standards. - Engage deeply in technical discussions and translate findings into actionable insights for stakeholders. - Analyze large datasets (e.g., BOM, compliance, product lifecycle data) to inform decisions and report outcomes. - Develop and track key performance indicators tied to delivery success and business impact. - Quantify and communicate the business value of project outcomes throughout the engagement. - Proactively identify risks, track mitigation plans, and ensure transparency across stakeholders. - Lead cross-functional and project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability. - Mentor and develop team members while promoting a high-performance, inclusive culture. - Demonstrate strong situational leadership, adapting approach based on team and stakeholder needs. - Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes, tools, and delivery models. - Translate business strategies into actionable project plans and measurable goals. - Collaborate with leadership on account or program strategy, planning, and execution. - Anticipate future needs, industry trends, and opportunities for innovation. - Drive operational excellence through disciplined program management and continuous optimization. Qualifications - 5–7+ years of experience in program/project management, engineering, or professional services delivery. - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). - Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple dependencies. - Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. - Experience working in fast-paced, technical environments with high expectations. - Proficiency in macOS and Apple productivity applications (Keynote, Numbers, Pages). - Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and modeling. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in consumer electronics, environmental compliance, or sustainable product development. - Familiarity with BOM management, PLM systems (e.g., Agile), and compliance tracking tools. - Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and/or project management certifications (PMP, Agile, ITIL). - Ability to work with technical experts and effectively communicate complex concepts to nontechnical audiences. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort handling large datasets. - Proficiency in PowerPoint (or equivalent presentation tools such as Keynote). - Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00/yr. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. - Medical, Dental, and Vision. - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital. - 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available. - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents). - Short and Long-Term Disability. - Health Spending Account (HSA). - Transportation Benefits. - Employee Assistance Program. - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

Role Description Responsible for participating as an individual contributor in project teams, troubleshooting operational issues, providing technical solutions to operational problems, new product implementation, implementing existing products and services and the overall upkeep and maintenance of designated areas of engineering. Interfaces with vendors, engineering and peer operations organizations. Acts in compliance with industry and Company technical requirements, standards, policies and procedures. Provides technical leadership to junior Engineers and project teams. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree (preferred) - 5-7 Years of relevant work experience - Consideration for applicants with a combination of coursework and experience, or extensive related professional experience Requirements - Drives issues through closure engaging all appropriate resources - Leads technical bridges and provides troubleshooting direction - Provides guidance and recommended solutions to complex technical issues - Acts as an advocate for Engineering Operations procedures, policies and processes - Ensures projects are fully integrated into the operations environment - Creates data and metric systems to track operational workflows - Analyzes data and metrics, identifies problem areas and provides actionable insight to management - Provides input to Engineering and vendors on defects and required enhancements - Attains all relevant industry standard technical certifications - Performs complex and routine maintenance tests for designated areas of engineering - Identifies, isolates and escalates issues to appropriate personnel - Ensures that all maintenance is properly validated to minimize subscriber impact - Contributes to design considerations for new products or architectural changes - Assists with or leads efforts to build new application infrastructure - Analyzes problems in design, configuration, data flow and data state - Serves as team lead on multiple projects - Leads the integration of projects into operations - May direct workflow and act as a technical lead - Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance - Regular, consistent and punctual attendance - Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Benefits - Array of options for physical, financial, and emotional support - Expert guidance and always-on tools personalized to meet individual needs