Associate Director, IT - Product Engineering Excellence

Heinz; Toronto; On-site; CAD 171,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking an experienced Associate Director of IT - Product Engineering Excellence for its Toronto headquarters. This role involves spearheading software engineering practices and leading a talented team to deliver top-notch software solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering leadership, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies, with a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Strong technical expertise in software engineering practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive software engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers ensuring high-quality solution delivery.
• Establish and improve software engineering standards and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Software Engineering

Cloud Technologies

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description

Are you a guru coder looking to drive software engineering excellence enterprise wide? We are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to join our IT Product Engineering organization as an Associate Director, IT - Product Engineering Excellence. This role is the most senior software engineer in the company. It is a critical role, responsible for developing and implementing software engineering best practices, standards, and processes across the organization. The successful candidate will set the standards for excellence. They will lead a team of high-skilled software engineers, collaborating with agile product delivery teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality modern (API-first, AI-embedded & Cloud-native) software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive software engineering strategy (API-first, AI-embedded & Cloud-native) that aligns with the company's overall technology vision and goals.

2. Lead a team of software engineers and provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure the team is equipped to deliver high-quality software solutions.

3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure & cloud-engineering, platform management, product management, and operations, to ensure software solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time.

4. Establish, maintain & improve software engineering standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.

5. Identify and mitigate technical risks, and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.

6. Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the software engineering team.

7. Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to stay current with emerging trends and technologies.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and on budget.

Excellent hands-on-keyboard development skills, able to improve code-quality, review testing, oversee release management, drive bug fixing and lead performance optimisation.

Strong technical expertise in software engineering, including design patterns, architecture, and development methodologies (e.g. Agile, DevOps).

Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience leading high-performing teams.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams.

Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as Azure & GCP.

Experience with containerization, microservices, and serverless architecture.

Experience with agile project/product management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$171,400.00 - $214,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial -Savings/Pension,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks

Location(s)

Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.