Contractual - Vice-President of Software Development (Ontario)

GHGSat is seeking a contractual Vice-President of Software Development for an eight-month contract to lead the development lifecycle of core software elements for the company. In this high-impact executive role, the contractor will guide a team of approximately 40 software developers operating within the Agile Scrum framework, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving key strategic software initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating across departments to maintain GHGSat’s competitive edge in technology.

This contract role requires a hands-on approach to Agile methodology, vendor management, and leadership, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, market-leading software solutions within the contract term. The ability to swiftly integrate, assess, and deliver on critical software milestones will be essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Implement and execute an existing software development strategy, ensuring alignment with short-term company objectives and contract deliverables.
• Performance Management: Monitor and support key performance indicators (KPIs) for software development, ensuring that progress aligns with established goals and timelines.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives by refining existing processes and ensuring efficiency in delivering solutions within time, scope, budget, and quality constraints during the contract period.
• Team Oversight: Provide leadership and support to a team of 40 developers within the Agile Scrum framework, assisting scrum masters in the smooth execution of sprints.
• Software Lifecycle Support: Oversee the implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of existing software solutions, ensuring stable operations during the contracted term.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with product management and other teams to ensure effective implementation of technical roadmaps and optimal resource usage.
• Vendor Management: Manage third-party vendors, ensuring their successful integration into existing development processes and support frameworks.
• Technology Guidance: Provide insights on how to best implement and support new technologies and best practices to maintain GHGSat’s competitive edge.
• Team Support: Provide coaching and leadership to the development team, focusing on guiding them through the implementation and support phases of key projects.

 

Candidate Profile

Experiences and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 15+ years in software development roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience in delivering software in a complex infrastructure (on-prem and cloud based) and leading Agile teams for 5+ years.
  • Technical expertise in full-stack development and knowledge of multiple programming languages.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in Agile methodology and managing distributed development projects.
  • Strong analytical skills to tackle complex technical problems with creative solutions.
  • Proficiency in establishing KPIs and driving best practices in software development.

Personal Characteristics

• Self-motivated: Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Leadership: Inspirational leader with strong coaching abilities and a focus on fostering innovation.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adept at cross-functional collaboration.

This contractual leadership role offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on GHGSat’s software development strategy, ensuring the company’s continued leadership in the industry over the 8-month engagement period.