SVP of Software Engineering leading software development and innovation for North American applications. Driving technology strategy and fostering collaboration across departments for operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of North American software development, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure and high-quality solutions that meet business objectives
Collaborate with stakeholders, driving cross functional collaboration with architecture, Security, DevOps, product management, and business stakeholders
Champion modern development practices, design patterns, and data-driven and AI-enabled approaches to accelerate innovation and efficiency
Act as a customer advocate, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability, performance and user experience
Provide relentless focus on quality and improving quality rates
Lead engineering organizations through AI transformations
Own all technology budgets, resource allocations, and operational efficiencies, with the ability to evaluate and justify technology investments in terms of ROI, risk, and strategic impact
Provide oversight for technology governance, architecture, and compliance, ensuring alignment regulatory, security and industry standards
Define and execute a cohesive technology strategy aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals, balancing short-term delivery with long-term innovation and scalability
Establish offshore talent pools via EOR and captive methods
Engage with internal stakeholders (leadership, sales, product management, marketing and business development) and external stakeholders (customers, partners) to drive product innovation, service expansion, and market competitiveness
Serve as a senior leadership team member, shaping enterprise strategy and representing Henry Schein One as a trusted technology and industry thought leader
Drive adoption of emerging technologies and advanced analytics, identifying opportunities to transform operations, products and customer experiences
Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement across engineering, and data teams
Build, mentor and retain high-performing teams, modeling excellence in people leadership and organizational effectiveness
Partner with global leaders to ensure alignment, governance and consistency across technology, data and business functions worldwide
Travel up to 25% domestic and international
Requirements
15–20 years of technical experience in software research and development, with a minimum of 5-7 years in a senior software development leadership role
Proven success in leading large-scale software initiatives
Deep expertise in software design, system engineering, data engineering, cloud platforms, and quality assurance
Strong strategic, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire executive, technical and business stakeholders
Track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience will differentiate you as a candidate
Additional coursework or certifications in innovation, design thinking, or emerging technologies is a plus
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