Global Head of SDLC Solution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee Valiantys’ global Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Developer Experience (DevEx) initiatives.

• Develop and implement the strategy and business plan for the global SDLC/DevEx practice.

• Build and manage regional Practice Leads across EMEA, North America, and APAC.

• Create offerings that are ready for market, including Solution Blueprints, IP, accelerators, and delivery playbooks.

• Transform regional delivery experiences into products to enhance sales velocity, delivery quality, reuse, and margin.

• Conduct executive discussions with CTOs, VPs of Engineering, CISOs, and equivalent stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Managed Services to identify and secure strategic opportunities.

• Lead structured discovery sessions and gap analysis, converting business requirements and maturity gaps into modernization strategies and roadmaps.

• Promote the adoption of global standards, asset reuse, and continuous improvement within regional teams.

• Develop practitioner capabilities through enablement, certifications, mentorship, and knowledge management.

• Maintain a market perspective on SDLC, DevEx, DevOps, and emerging AI technologies.

• Shape solutions encompassing DevOps and CI/CD modernization, Developer Experience, agentic AI, AI-assisted software development, SDLC governance, quality engineering, and the adoption of Atlassian Software Collection.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in professional services, technology consulting, or enterprise software, with considerable experience in SDLC, DevOps, developer experience, or engineering tools.

• Proven history of establishing and scaling a professional services practice or solution line, including repeatable offerings, IP assets, and delivery playbooks.

• Commercial experience collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Managed Services to generate and close business opportunities.

• In-depth knowledge of AI in software development, ideally with hands-on experience with agentic AI tools, AI-assisted development pipelines, or AI-augmented DevOps.

• Experience engaging with CTOs, VPs of Engineering, or equivalent roles.

• Extensive knowledge of the Atlassian ecosystem, including the Software Collection, Jira Software, Bitbucket, Compass, Confluence, and related tools.

• Understanding of how the Atlassian Software Collection is positioned and utilized within enterprise environments.

• Experience working across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate structured discovery and gap analysis workshops, translating insights into modernization visions and roadmaps.

• Atlassian partner certifications are considered a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.