Vice President of Engineering

Skill: Developing Training and Strategy for Product Development

1. What strategies have you used in the past to guide engineers in the product development process?
2. How do you ensure that your strategies are effective and efficient?
3. Can you provide an example of a strategy you implemented that didn't work as planned? How did you handle it?
4. How do you measure the success of your training and strategy?
5. What is your approach to continuous learning and development for your team?

Skill: Managing the Engineering Budget

1. What strategies do you use to ensure that projects stay within budget?
2. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to make a difficult decision due to budget constraints?
3. What is your approach to budget planning and forecasting?
4. How do you balance the need for innovation with budget constraints?
5. What is your approach to cost control and cost reduction?

Skill: Overseeing Recruiting and Hiring of Engineers

1. What is your approach to attracting top engineering talent?
2. What qualities do you look for in an engineer?
3. What is your approach to interviewing and assessing candidates?
4. What is your approach to diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?
5. What is your approach to performance management and feedback for new hires?

Skill: Conducting Market and Product Research

1. What strategies do you use to gather and analyze market data?
2. Can you provide an example of a time when your research led to a significant improvement in a product?
3. What is your approach to competitive analysis?
4. What is your approach to incorporating market trends and customer feedback into product development?
5. What is your approach to risk management when it comes to market and product research?

Skill: Communicating with Executive Leadership and Direct Reports

1. What is your approach to presenting complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders?
2. Can you provide an example of a time when your communication skills led to a significant improvement in a project?
3. What is your approach to giving and receiving feedback?
4. What is your approach to building relationships with executive leadership and direct reports?
5. What is your approach to conflict resolution and problem-solving?

Additional Notes

1. Remember to assess not only the candidate's technical skills, but also their leadership and management skills.
2. Consider the candidate's cultural fit within the company and their ability to work with diverse teams.
3. Pay attention to the candidate's problem-solving skills and their ability to handle pressure and challenges.
4. Consider the candidate's strategic thinking skills and their ability to make informed decisions.
5. Remember to assess the candidate's commitment to continuous learning and development.