Job Description

Director of Development - Toronto
We are looking for applicants who reside in Toronto, or Greater Toronto Area in particular.
Hi, my name is Shawn Neumann, the President at Versett. We are looking for a Director of Development to join our growing team. As a member of our global team, the right person is someone who isn’t afraid to dig into hard problems in a variety of spaces.
At Versett, we have a mission to be the preferred partners of ambitious organizations looking to grow in the modern technology-driven economy. We accomplish this by partnering client teams with our dedicated product, strategy and design teams to produce world class solutions. Each client initiative we take on expects that we move the needle in a meaningful way, which requires each team member to act primarily as a consultant rather than an order taker. Our development group plays a critical role in the definition and delivery of our partner engagements.
As a Director of Development, you will be leading teams to build innovative, leading edge solutions to solve complex business problems. You will work cross functionally with Product Design led by Chris Govias and Strategy led by Zach Bulick to build scalable and reliable solutions positively impacting our client’s businesses. Our team is tight-knit and built on the philosophy of "learn better, faster". Versett was founded on a shared vision of a place where we can create meaningful work collaboratively, while continuing to grow and learn as individuals.
You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we plot the future growth of the team. We touch most projects at Versett, work closely with the New Business team, and put out thoughtful research and resources to grow the Versett name.
Versett is the ‘team behind the team’ of successful apps, software and platforms around the world with clients like American Express, TD Bank, and Getty Images. Each month, millions of people use the platforms, apps, and tools we have built.
Responsibilities

• Lead a global team based in Toronto area, being able to work in (EST) Timezone
• Team development and growth
• Working closely with other Directors of Development on various initiatives
• Mentoring Technical leads and developers
• Career development for staff, identifying strengths and areas of improvement and providing a growth plan
  Own Intern Program and team management
• Co-Owner of the Software development Process, develop improvements and delivery efficiencies across locations
• Identify areas of innovation and automation and drive progress in these initiatives
• Collaborate with our Project Directors and Delivery Managers to ensure delivery success and process improvements
• Plan staffing needs and hiring activities for upcoming projects
• Work with Head of Engineering on yearly budgets
• Partner relationship and issue escalation management
• Contribute to Business Development activities and new project planning
• Collaborate with Architecture Lead for Technology stack selections
• Collaborate with with Technology management team in organizational development
• Co-owner of Development tools selection and process
• Contribute to Technology Design Council
• Build Quality Assurance capability in the team, determine standards and templates and process

What you Bring to the Table

• You have a minimum 3-5 years in a Sr management role
• You care about the people you lead
• You have worked in the software industry for a minimum of 10 years
• You are an expert in software development with a prior work experience as a software developer
• You have experience leading a global team
• You can identify and implement industry development best practices.
• You have a deep understanding of development constraints, technical risks, and technical interdependencies
• You have experience managing complex resource requirements across multiple projects
• You have experience working with Javascript technologies
• DevOps management experience

Bonus, if you have:

• Experience working on Agile projects
• Technology expertise

The Behaviours We Value At Versett:

• You’re naturally curious, self-motivated, and always looking to learn more.
• You are supportive of others and enjoy sharing knowledge.
• You have a collaborative mindset and have empathy for your users, clients, project team and co-workers

Interviewing at Versett (Overview):

• Remote 1.5 hour interview with Shawn Neumann, President, Kwan Tan, Project Director

• Remote 1 hour interview with Development team members

• Remote 30-min interview with People & Culture

• Conduct references

• Offer

Following the advice of Canadian health authorities, to mitigate the risk of the potential spread of COVID-19 and support social distancing, all recruiting activities including interviews and new hire on-boarding will be conducted virtually.
Perks at Versett

• Inclusive benefits (including group benefits and paid parental leave).
• Friday socials and Show 'n Tells.
• Team events and retreats.
• Learning & development budget.
• The hardware/software setup you need.
• "Take the time you need" vacation policy.
• Diverse team and a commitment to inclusion.

Inclusion at Versett Versett is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs.
We strongly encourage applications from racialized individuals, under-represented communities, diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Also, if you have accessibility requirements and need help during the application process, reach out directly!
We also know that everyone has a unique career journey and experience comes in many forms. If you’re unsure you meet all of the criteria and qualifications but still think this might be the right fit, please get in touch! We’d love to meet you rather than you self-selecting out of the process.