Director of Software Development & Engineering

h3Director of Software Development Engineering /h3 h3Geneva, Switzerland /h3 h3About the Role /h3 pReporting directly to the Vice President of IT – OneVision Development Transversal Services, the Director of Software Development Engineering will lead one of MSC's largest software engineering organizations, supporting critical business domains including Finance, Fleet, Marketing, IoT, and other strategic platforms used across MSC's global operations. /p pThis role is responsible for the leadership, performance, and evolution of a global software development organization comprising more than b200 software professionals /b, including software engineers, architects, technical leads, managers, and offshore development teams. /p pThe successful candidate will drive the delivery of a broad portfolio of enterprise applications and digital products while ensuring engineering excellence, scalability, quality, and operational effectiveness across a complex global environment. /p pThis is not a traditional IT infrastructure or operations leadership role. We are seeking a senior software engineering leader with experience managing large-scale development organizations, industrialized software delivery models, and globally distributed teams. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 pIn this role, you will lead and develop a global software engineering organization of more than 200 professionals, including software engineers, architects, technical leads, managers, and offshore development teams. /p pYou will be accountable for the delivery, performance, and continuous evolution of a large portfolio of enterprise applications and digital products supporting Finance, Fleet, Marketing, IoT, and other strategic business domains across MSC's global operations. /p pYou will drive engineering excellence, software quality, delivery predictability, modernization initiatives, and operational efficiency across a complex, multi-location development environment. /p pWorking closely with business and technology executives, you will define priorities, shape technology roadmaps, allocate resources, and ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives. /p pThe role also includes leading a multi-layer management structure, developing leadership capabilities across the organization, establishing scalable governance and delivery frameworks, managing strategic vendors and offshore delivery partners, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. /p h3Required Experience /h3 ul li15+ years of progressive leadership experience in software engineering, software development, or technology delivery organizations. /li liProven track record leading blarge-scale software development organizations of 200+ professionals /b. /li liExperience managing globally distributed teams and large offshore development centers, particularly in India. /li liDemonstrated success leading managers and senior leaders within complex matrix organizations. /li liStrong background in enterprise software development, engineering governance, architecture, and large-scale technology delivery. /li liExperience overseeing extensive application portfolios and multiple concurrent development initiatives. /li liProven ability to drive organizational transformation, delivery improvement, and engineering maturity at scale. /liliExperience managing vendor ecosystems and global delivery models. /li liExperience within transportation, logistics, shipping, or other highly operational and global industries is a strong advantage. /li /ul h3Leadership Profile /h3 pThe ideal candidate comes from a blarge-scale software engineering environment /b, such as a global technology company, enterprise software vendor, digital platform, major financial institution, telecommunications organization, or multinational development center. /p pYou understand how to lead software organizations at scale, where hundreds of engineers contribute across multiple products, platforms, and business domains. You have experience operating in highly structured global delivery environments and know how to balance speed, quality, governance, and business value. /p pYou are equally comfortable discussing engineering strategy with architects, delivery execution with engineering leaders, organizational design with senior management, and technology investments with executive stakeholders. /p pMost importantly, you have experience running a true bsoftware factory environment /b, where software development is delivered through large distributed teams, mature engineering practices, and industrialized delivery processes, rather than through small localized teams or boutique consulting models. /p h3Travel /h3 pApproximately b20% international travel /b. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr