Director, Client Software Development Services
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Client Software Development Services
VC3
• Lead, grow, and mature the Software Development practice within VC3 including: capability, capacity, and commercial performance. • Partner with Sales and Client Strategy to expand existing client relationships, develop new logos, and shape pipeline for the practice. • Own scoping, estimation, statements of work, and delivery of commercial software development client engagements. • Define and evolve the practice's service offerings, pricing posture, and delivery methodology. • Own the full P&L for the business unit, with direct accountability for gross margin performance across all client engagements.**** • Pivot the team from traditional software development to an AI-first / code-generation-driven model using tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and agentic development workflows. • Upskill existing engineers through coaching, pairing, and structured enablement. • Establish guardrails for AI-assisted development: code review standards, evaluation frameworks for AI-generated output, security scanning, and human-in-the-loop review. • Author and maintain the practice's AI-first engineering playbook.**** • Conduct a structured assessment of team capabilities within the first 30 days, and develop and execute a clear talent plan, including development pathways and, where necessary, role transitions, to ensure the team is positioned for success. • Build and lead a high-performing, AI-first Software Development team, hiring, mentoring, performance management, and capacity planning. • Drive team billable utilization to defined targets. • Own the technical roadmap and delivery for client web and software engagements across modern web (React, Next.js) and cross-platform stacks. • Set architecture, tooling, and quality standards across the practice; remain hands-on enough to be credible in design reviews and pull requests. • Serve as the senior technical voice in client conversations, from discovery and pre-sales through delivery and account growth.**** • Partner with Marketing, Customer Success, and other VC3 practice leads to align on delivery, velocity, and product evolution. • Closely collaborate with the Lead, AI and Data practice to: 1) Parlay software developed through client engagements into commercial go-to-market client offerings as part of the VC3 Managed AI Offering, 2) set AI Council agenda, 3) standardize AI best practices. • Educate internal teams (Automation and Tools Teams, AI POD) on new or updated development practice ensure alignment.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years leading Software Development teams and 8+ years of software development experience
- Proven ability to grow software delivery services with external clients across delivery, capability, and commercial performance.
- AI and Software Development Services experience, demonstrated history of building and scaling an App Dev or Software practice inside a services organization.
- Hands-on AI-first practitioner, personally shipped production work using tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and agentic workflows.
- Track record of transitioning traditional engineering teams to code-generation-driven practices.
- Full stack development experience (including DB, API and data integration)
- Sales experience or strong pre-sales acumen, scoping, SOWs, client pitches, and account growth.
- Experience evolving an existing product into a more AI-native offering.
- P&L, utilization, and capacity planning experience in an AI and Software Development Services environment.
Benefits
- Well-being & Support **- Caring for our team goes beyond the workday. We offer a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, from mental health and leave support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, to financial wellness through company-matched 401(k)/RRSP plans. Whether it’s today’s needs or tomorrow’s goals, we’ve got you covered. ****
- Grow with Us** – Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take the next step, we are committed to investing in your growth. We offer structured development through our Leadership Academy, monthly learning sessions, mentorship programs, learning reimbursements, internal career fairs, job shadowing, and personalized career-pathing to support internal mobility. ****
- People-First Culture** – We live our values, support each other, and create a space where everyone belongs. We have a common goal of doing work that matters, with autonomy, recognition, and a mission to serve those who serve. ****
- Transparent Leadership** – From open communication to clear company goals, our leaders are involved, and our managers are here to support your growth every step of the way.
- Applicant selected will be subject to a criminal and department of motor vehicles background checks and must meet Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements post-employment
- Thank you for your interest in VC3. We appreciate all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Learn more about VC3 by visiting our website and follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed!
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