Director Engineering - Core

Company: PointClickCare
Location: Ontario
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

PointClickCare is the leading cloud-based software provider for the senior care market in North America. Driven by a passion for innovation and technology, we build innovative healthcare technology for seniors and their caregivers that improve their quality of life and well-being on a daily basis. Recently named one of Deloitte’s fastest growing technology companies and Canada’s best managed companies, PointClickCare provides vast opportunities and a great culture for our employees. We believe work is much more meaningful when you're doing it with a higher purpose. For more information on PointClickCare, please connect with us on Glassdoor  and LinkedIn .

As a key member of the Engineering leadership team, the Director of Engineering reports into the VP of Core Engineering. The Director is responsible and accountable for managing and coordinating the development of the PointClickCare core product line using Agile/Scrum methodology as well as participating in defining the product strategy and driving the initiatives for its implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead the development of PointClickCare’s core product line

·Work with the Development Managers reporting to him/her to ensure that the teams have

appropriate product specifications, directions and resources to deliver on projects

·Work with the Product Management team to plan and implement projects to be on time, on quality and on target

·Ensure their teams collaborate with Product Management in product vision and roadmap

·Create software development plans that meets the current and future needs.

·Ensure operational excellence and work with the architecture and technology services teams on the existing software application’s design and architecture

·Coordinate the release planning and sprint planning

·Monitor and manage execution against sprint and release plans across multiple concurrent development initiatives in conjunction with the product team

·Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate and lead teams to their optimum performance levels and career development.

·Support the teams in the resolution of technical and people issues

Required Experience:

·Prior experience in managing a commercial enterprise software product through the entire life cycle - from initial requirements gathering through product release and ongoing support

·Expert level Software Development with senior leadership experience

·Executive level experience managing and mentoring development teams

·Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related degree

·Experience in Agile development methodologies and multi-site development

·SaaS or cloud software experience

·Ability to build and lead strong teams that achieve high standards of performance

·Strong internal and external relationship-building skills

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Ability to organize and prioritize work demands in a fast-paced environment

It is the policy of PointClickCare to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. PointClickCare welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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