Software Engineering Leader (Airline Operations Product Implementation)

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global talent solutions company is seeking a Software Engineering Leader to oversee the implementation of critical airline operations products. This role requires strong team management skills, extensive experience in Professional Services or Consulting, and a comprehensive understanding of the airline industry. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record in managing large-scale software implementations. This is a contract position based in Montreal, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Professional Services, Consulting, or Product Delivery.
• Deep understanding of airline operations.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage a diverse team of consultants.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide strategic guidance.
• Define and standardize best practices for product implementation.
• Manage client stakeholder expectations and project scope changes.
• Track budget forecasting and ensure targets are met.
• Identify and manage risks across the delivery portfolio.

Skills

Team management

Project management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Advanced degree in a related technical or business field

Job description

Software Engineering Leader (Airline Operations Product Implementation)

Location: Dallas, TX/ Montreal, CA (Hybrid 2-3 days a week) | Hire Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Position Overview

Experienced and visionary Manager to lead our team of delivery professionals specializing in the implementation of mission‑critical airline operations products. Role requires a unique combination of strong team management, expert knowledge in commercial aviation, and proven thought leadership in crew management, flight planning, and operational control systems. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex, global implementation projects, ensuring they meet client expectations for scope, timeline, and quality while driving significant operational value for our airline customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage a diverse team of technical and business consultants (Delivery Experts), fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Conduct regular project reviews, providing corrective action and strategic guidance to team members to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and high‑quality solution deployment.
• Define and standardize best practices, methodologies, and tools for product implementation, ensuring consistency and scalability across all client engagements.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to manage expectations, articulate value, and negotiate project scope changes.
• Manage / track / support budget forecasting, monitoring utilization, and ensuring targets are met.
• Proactively identify and manage risks across the delivery portfolio, developing mitigation strategies for technical and operational challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in Professional Services, Consulting, or Product Delivery, with at least 3 years managing delivery teams.
• Industry Focus: Deep, practical understanding of airline operations, specifically in one or more of the following areas.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage large‑scale, complex enterprise software implementations (ideally $1M+ in revenue) using project management methodologies (e.g., PMP).
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage highly technical and geographically dispersed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related technical or business field.
• Prior hands‑on experience implementing enterprise software from vendors such as CAE, Sabre, Jeppessen, or comparable proprietary systems.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation within large airline organizations.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology