Chief Software Development & Transformation Lead

Thales; Gennevilliers; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to head the software development department. You will guide software contributors within integrated project and product teams to ensure high performance, reliable delivery, and cohesive collaboration.

You will drive digital transformation, strengthen engineering practices, and develop the skills of the software development organization, with a focus on improving the function's competitiveness. This role requires strategic vision and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years' experience in developing software-centric systems with strong performance constraints.
• Experience of a successful transformation within a software organization.
• Innovative mindset and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department responsible for software development.
• Ensure the proper functioning of software contributors within integrated project and product teams.
• Contribute to the effective operation of engineering teams and to digital transformation.

Skills

Leadership in software teams

Digital transformation

Software development leadership

Performance-constrained systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to head the software development department. You will guide software contributors within integrated project and product teams to ensure high performance, reliable delivery, and cohesive collaboration.

You will drive digital transformation, strengthen engineering practices, and develop the skills of the software development organization, with a focus on improving the function's competitiveness. This role requires strategic vision and strong leadership.