Overview:

　　We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as the Director/Senior Director of Application Development. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading and managing global application development teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of technology trends, a strong background in software development, and a passion for driving innovation and excellence in application development on a global scale.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Leadership and Strategy:

　　Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of application developers, architects, and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

　　Develop and execute a comprehensive global application development strategy aligned with the company's business objectives, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of applications.

　　Technology Leadership:

　　Drive technological advancements by evaluating emerging technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions, and implementing best practices in software development methodologies.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement architectural standards and ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements.

　　Global Project Management:

　　Oversee the execution of complex projects, ensuring on-time delivery, quality assurance, and efficient resource allocation across global teams.

　　Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders.

　　Collaboration and Communication:

　　Foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners, to understand business needs and drive alignment between technology solutions and business goals.

　　Communicate effectively across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring clear understanding of objectives, priorities, and expectations.

　　Talent Development and Recruitment:

　　Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent, nurturing a high-performance culture and providing opportunities for skill development and career growth.

　　Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide coaching and mentorship to team members.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

　　Proven experience (7+ years) in a leadership role overseeing global application development teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

　　Proven success in Staffing and/or HR services Industry is preferred

　　Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, architecture, and emerging technologies

　　Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make data-driven decisions

　　Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

　　Global mindset with experience working in diverse cultural and geographical environments

　　SaaS architecture, application integrations and support preferred

　　Proficiency with Microsoft, Azure, Power BI and/or Salesforce preferred

　　Onshore + Offshore resource management experience preferred

　　Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

　　Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.