Chief Software Engineering & Digital Transformation

ITW; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a Software Development Director in Columbus to guide the company’s entire software development function. You will lead multiple teams, establish best practices, and drive scalable, high-quality software solutions that align with digital transformation goals.

You will partner with executive leadership to shape strategy, mentor managers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles in software development.
• Strong technical background with modern software engineering practices.
• Experience managing multiple teams and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall software development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor Software Development Managers and senior technical leaders.
• Build a high-performing, scalable engineering organization.
• Drive long-term technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
• Oversee execution of multiple software initiatives across teams.
• Align development priorities with product strategy and business needs.
• Champion Agile methodologies at scale and improve delivery processes.

Skills

Senior leadership

Software development

Agile transformations

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

ITW is seeking a Software Development Director in Columbus to guide the company’s entire software development function. You will lead multiple teams, establish best practices, and drive scalable, high-quality software solutions that align with digital transformation goals.

You will partner with executive leadership to shape strategy, mentor managers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the engineering organization.