Director Software Engineering

General Summary:  

The CEC Information technology portfolio is built around third-party service providers, SaaS solutions, and a small number of custom applications. Key systems include the NCR Aloha platform, the Workday platform, SEMNOX, and a Microsoft Azure and Microsoft O365. The solutions delivery approach is to maintain a lean IT organization and use a “flex staffing” strategy to assemble the skills and resources needed to successfully deliver projects and maintain the existing applications and platforms. These two characteristics combine to create a dynamic environment for project planning and execution involving internal and external resources, partners, vendors, and fixed budgets. 

The Director of Software Engineering leads and oversees the engineering talent and technical integration strategy for multiple technical domains. The person filling this critical position is accountable for the selection, implementation, and support of technology solutions including human capital management, accounting and finance, supply chain, and other 3rd party corporate technologies utilizing CEC-approved technologies and delivery methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess the appropriate functional and technical skills to effectively communicate with business leaders and adapt technical strategies to organizational priorities. 

The role requires deep experience operating in a heavily outsourced, multi-location, global IT delivery model, along with a process orientation, understanding of IT strategy, strong project management skills, and outstanding communication and presentation skills. 

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Leads and oversees the software engineering function in developing, delivering, and maintaining software applications, systems, third party integrations, and technology platforms according to business needs. 

• Establishes policies and procedures that foster a high-performing software engineering culture to produce high-quality software products and services that are secure, scalable, efficiency to build and maintain, resilient to software defects and infrastructure challenges, and highly durable to changing business and technical requirements. 

• Provides oversight and accountability for the cost-effective use of resources including employees, partners, vendors, and contractors. 

• Provides thought leadership for and encourages employees, partners, and vendors to contribute to t