Engineering - Regional COO - Vice President – London

# Engineering - Regional COO - Vice President – Londonat Goldman Sachs • London, Greater London, England, United KingdomBack to jobs1. Home2. Jobs3. United Kingdom4. Engineering - Regional COO - Vice President – London2d agoG## Engineering - Regional COO - Vice President – LondonGoldman Sachs00Software EngineeringFull-timeLondon, Greater London, England, United KingdomApply Job### Job DescriptionAt Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets. Engineering, which is comprised of our Engineering Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. Your Impact If you are looking for a high-impact position to utilize your communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills then our team is the ideal opportunity for you. You'll partner closely with Engineering senior leadership to solve complex organizational and business challenges to align Engineering with its rapidly changing environment and increase engagement with engineers internally and externally to attract and retain top talent. You will enjoy a role that rewards stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, communication and influencing skills, and project management. You will bring relentless curiosity and passion for advancing human potential and accelerating organizational transformation. The EMEA Engineering Chief Operating Officer (COO) team, like the engineering teams we serve, doesn’t just make things – we make things possible. Responsibilities and Qualifications In this role as lead for the EMEA Engineering COO team, you will partner with cross-divisional teams to ensure that EMEA Engineering is aligned to, and delivering on, Engineering’s strategic priorities. Key initiatives may include location strategy, people strategies, optimizing Engineering-specific processes and coordinating targeted internal or external events. You will develop a broad understanding of the Engineering organization and the complexities and opportunities surrounding its ambitious business priorities. You will help Engineering leadership accelerate organizational transformation through the use of empathetic and skilled communication. The value you create will be rooted in data-driven insights, proven problem-solving methodologies, and cross-team collaboration. You will also bring your prowess and experience with creating content and events to elevate our engineers and our Goldman Sachs Engineering brand. You will fulfill these responsibilities along with other strategic projects prioritized by the organization’s c-suite leaders, including the global Engineering chief operating officer and the head of EMEA Engineering. Basic Qualifications 8+ years’ experience in strategy, COO, program management, change management or operations roles within technology or financial services, partnering with senior leaders on cross-functional initiatives. Proven track record leading end-to-end programs: scoping, planning, stakeholder alignment, execution, risk management, and measurable outcomes across multiple workstreams. Strong analytical skills, experience building management dashboards and executive-ready presentations using data to inform decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at executive briefings, messaging, and translating complex concepts into clear narratives for senior stakeholders. Experience designing and delivering internal/external events and trainings (virtual and in-person), including agenda design, speaker preparation, vendor coordination, and post-event measurement. Demonstrated ability to optimize and document processes; familiarity with process improvement methods and KPI definition to drive continuous improvement. High level of organization and project management rigor; able to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities while maintaining strategic focus. Strong relationship-building and client service mindset; effective influencing skills across levels, regions, and divisions. Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Economics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications Management & Strategy Ability to work with senior leaders and stakeholders to create consensus around strategic projects. Ability to manage specific management and strategy projects to support Engineering senior leadership and the organization’s strategic priorities. Ability to design, develop, implement and evaluate events to elevate our engineers and the Goldman Sachs Engineering brand internally and externally. Ability to optimize existing processes and establish new process, based on business needs, to support the Engineering organization. Ability to brief senior speakers to shape internal training content and messaging. Ability to oversee key aspects of learning delivery and coordination of in-person and virtual events, conferences and training programs. Experience developing business analytics and presentations for senior management. Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-divisionally to drive strategic priorities for Engineering. General Strong technical skills and experience manipulating data using Excel; ability to analyze data and draw conclusions. Strong Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving ability to transform abstract ideas into solutions. Highly organized with excellent project management skills, attention to detail and follow-through. Results-oriented; ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term, strategic focus. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated client service focus and ability to build relationships across levels and teams. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr