Director - Development

Wesco•Pittsburgh, PA

16h

About The Position

As the Director - Development, you will be responsible for setting strategic direction and overseeing all software development initiatives across the organization. You will be accountable for ensuring alignment with business objectives, drive innovation, and foster a high-performance culture within the development teams. You will oversee all teams responsible for researching, designing, implementing and managing software and or data programs.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree - Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required; Masters Degree preferred
12 years in software development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Experience with leading a logistically diverse team of onshore, offshore, FTE and contractor employees
Proven track record of delivering successful software products
Exceptional knowledge of system architecture
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
Project management expertise in planning and completing large and small projects
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in quality assurance methodologies and processes
Proficient in designing and implementing system architectures
Proven track record of managing large, distributed teams and delivering enterprise-scale software solutions
Exceptional strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred
Experience with cloud-native development and DevOps practices preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the organization’s software development strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and technology roadmap
Lead development teams, including onshore and offshore resources, fostering collaboration and accountability
Drive adoption of modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices to enhance system architecture and scalability
Drive Agile practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Oversees the evaluation, identification, development of software solutions, defining and documenting designs and modifications of application software
Oversees and provides guidance to the team(s) that locates and directs solutions for critical challenges involving software and or hardware interfaces
Accountable for the team(s) that manage investment (BIR) projects to scope, budget and schedule; documents and leads/participates in internal project intake and WESCO Architecture Board (WAB), reviews to ensure development alignment with corporate goals and technical standards
Oversee planning, prioritization, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards
Partner with senior executives, product owners, and cross-functional leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Establish development standards, security protocols, and compliance measures across all projects