Director of Engineering

We know that people are our greatest asset. Our staff’s professionalism, innovation, teamwork, and dedication to excellence have helped us become one of the world’s leading technology companies. It is these qualities that are vital to our continued success. As a Ness employee, you will be working on products and platforms for some of the most innovative software companies in the world. You’ll gain knowledge working alongside other highly skilled professionals that will help accelerate your career progression. You’ll also benefit from an array of advantages like access to trainings and certifications, bonuses, and aids, socializing activities and attractive compensation. Position Summary: Ness is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering, with a strong product engineering background and a passion for engineering and creating products to solve business problems. Responsibilities: Provide technology leadership, vision, and guidance to the engineering and product development teams and drive innovation in product development Deliver customer-focused business outcomes using Java full-stack/Cloud computing (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) with at least one industry deep domain experience Manage P&L, Gross Margins and help grow the business with superior delivery Ensure timely delivery of all projects and be responsible for managing any scope change and convert this to revenue from the customer Lead customer relations and management at the organization level Ensure positive business outcomes by providing predictability, productivity and quality through defined processes that increase speed-to-value, institutionalize the use of Agile practices in a sustainable manner, and include the development of roadmaps that increase value over time Identify and evaluate opportunities for organization-led innovation and development to deliver solutions that meet internal and external stakeholder requirements Lead talent transformation charter (retaining and attracting top talent, upskill, cross-skill, certifications, etc.) Work collaboratively with all the peers (i.e., Vertical Heads) to ensure organizational goals are met Will be responsible for growing Halifax nearshore engineering center Support M&A activities and own integration of the acquired entity in NA/LATAM The Person: Pivotal Experience & Expertise - A coach, leader, mentor, thinker and an innovator Hands on expertise in converting a product roadmap to an engineering roadmap Expertise in product lifecycle development and played varied roles in various stages of the lifecycle for the last 20+ years Extremely customer-centric and ability to lead customer relations and management at the organization level Up to date with the industry and new and emerging technologies Tech savvy and "build" mindset. Passionate about IP building and development Experience with IP Led transformation models (Assets, Frameworks, Accelerators, POCs, Patents etc.) Hands on experience in product engineering, design, and architecture and should be able to guide the team during pre-sales and execution Flexible and willing to embrace change and contribute to a culture that promotes innovation Effective problem solving and decision-making skills Excellent people management and leadership skills. Maintain high standards of work practices and ensure integrity, respect and confidentiality at all times Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to Global Leadership Ness is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ness Digital Engineering North America