(Confidential) Director, Aviation Software

About the Role

An established international aerospace software company with long term government and commercial customers is hiring a Director, Aviation Software to lead its aviation software portfolio in Quebec. This is a confidential search. The company is named once a candidate reaches the interview stage.

What You Will Do

You will own the strategic, financial and operational performance of the aviation software portfolio, including product strategy, engineering execution, program delivery, customer support and full P&L. You will lead a multi site team through managers in engineering, delivery and safety, and act as the senior operational leader on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L and align the portfolio strategy with the corporate mission and annual plans
• Own the product vision and multi year roadmap across the portfolio
• Ensure high quality, efficient and cost effective software and systems engineering execution
• Lead the program and project management team
• Oversee operational delivery, product development, technical support and post delivery services
• Manage key customer relationships and support business development
• Hire, mentor, coach and develop managers and teams
• Provide monthly operational reviews and lead change across the organization

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Program or Project Management, or a related field
• Fully bilingual in French and English, spoken and written
• Strong leadership experience, including P&L, budget and team management
• Experience with the software and system development lifecycle, product management lifecycle, product assurance and program management
• Customer facing experience, plus risk and crisis management in a safety aware environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree
• 15 to 20 years of leadership experience, though managers with 8 to 10 years who have run teams and budgets and grown a business will be considered
• Background in aerospace, defence or aviation
• Experience in a software development or SaaS environment

What's on Offer

A competitive base salary and bonus, a group retirement plan with a company match, generous vacation, company paid benefits, and a hybrid model with two days a week in the office. Some international travel. No security clearance required.