VP of Application Services – Remote - FS415

Fresche Solutions Inc; Montreal; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a VP of Application Services to lead their application development and support functions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of technical leadership experience and a proven track record in client engagement and managing large teams. This executive will drive the delivery of scalable, secure solutions that maximize the value of clients' IT investments. Join a dynamic company that values innovation and customer success in Montreal.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical leadership, application development, and delivery.
• Prior experience leading a team of 50+.
• Proven experience in business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Application Services organization and oversee project management.
• Identify and engage new clients, expanding business opportunities.
• Manage budgets, relationships, and contracts related to application software and services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Client Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Master's degree in business or computer science

Job description

The VP, Application Services is responsible for leading Fresche’ Application Services organization, encompassing application development, management, and support functions. This executive role drives the delivery of high-quality, scalable, secure, and reliable application development and services that maximize the value of our client’s IT investments. They are responsible for fostering business innovation, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic growth.

The VP will build and lead a highly effective global services organization, oversee application lifecycle management, manage projects and project managers, ensure alignment with business objectives, and lead technology professionals. Additionally, the VP will play a strategic role in identifying and engaging new clients, expanding business opportunities, and enabling Fresche to achieve its growth and market expansion goals in an efficient, scalable manner.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing for success; meeting & exceeding revenue objectives.
• Identify and engage new clients for application development and services, building strong relationships and expanding business opportunities.
• Oversee all projects and project managers related to application and development services, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business goals.
• Own the strategy, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications and services for our client projects.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, security, and reliability of all applications.
• Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and governance for application development and management.
• Developing plans and delivering results in a fast-changing business environment ensuring that our clients are consistently delighted with the post-sales delivery experience
• Manage budgets, relationships, and contracts related to application software and services.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver value-driven solutions. Mentor and develop a high-performing team of application and project managers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience of technical leadership, including application development, management, and delivery.
• Prior experience leading a team of 50+ (or more)
• Proven experience leading enterprise application teams, projects, and project managers, delivering large-scale initiatives.
• Experience in business development, client engagement, and building strategic client relationships.
• Experience with resource allocation/utilization

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with IBM i and the IBM ecosystem is ideal
• Master’s degree in business, computer science, or equivalent technical experience
• Previous experience at a leading consulting organization

Qualities

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor negotiations, and IT service delivery metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with business strategy
• Solid understanding of industry development best practices
• Technical expertise across application platforms and architectures
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, adaptable, with a strong technical aptitude
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Project and program management
• Team leadership and talent development
• Client engagement and business development
• Superior interpersonal and relationship-development skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Performance management for team members
• Lead by example, and have a strong ability to inspire and motivate the team to success
• Business Travel as required (up to 30%)

If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment — surrounded by innovative, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who take pride in customer success — we’d love to connect with you. Let’s start a conversation! We are always looking for highly motivated, energetic, creative individuals who work well in a fast-moving team environment and are committed to excellence.

Why Join Fresche?

At Fresche, we’re passionate about modernization, committed to the vision of connecting IBM i companies across the globe with people who innovate, deliver impact and aren’t afraid to think boldly. People are at the core of everything we do and as a team, we create value for our customers, communities, and colleagues.

Visit our website and apply today: https://freschesolutions.com/careers/

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