Transformation Leader, Software Development

Summary:

Our client is seeking a Transformation Leader, Software Development with a proven track record of driving organizational change, modernizing technology delivery, and implementing Agile at scale. Experienced in leading high-performing teams, managing complex enterprise initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor or chief of staff to technology executives. Brings a broad understanding of various technical languages, frameworks, and cloud strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a transformation leader, executing modernization initiatives such as cloud migrations, Agile transformations, or enterprise process redesigns.
• Serve as a strategic chief of staff for technology leadership overseeing key initiatives, coordinating cross-team communication, and ensuring organizational readiness for change.
• Manage distributed and offshore teams, balancing time zones, workloads, and performance metrics to ensure cohesive global delivery.
• Encourage creative problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional software development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure enterprise solutions.
• Drive Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe) adoption across teams, promoting collaboration, transparency, and iterative delivery.
• Manage Scrum Masters and Agile delivery leads, ensuring consistent process adoption and measurable team outcomes.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and align technology efforts with strategic objectives.

Technical Environment:

• Background with broad exposure to software development and emerging cloud-native technologies.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, automation, and Agile toolsets that support modern software delivery.
• Enterprise level experience

Leadership Focus:

• Proven transformational leader with a history of guiding organizations through significant process and technology change.
• Experienced in managing Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and distributed global teams.
• Comfortable working with large enterprise clients and senior executives on strategic initiatives.
• Creative, forward-thinking leader who takes initiative to modernize environments, empower teams, and deliver measurable business results.