Job Description

Director of Software Development, Security

Canada Req #14275

Friday, November 18, 2022

Ceridian is a global leader in Human Capital Management technology. Simply put, we allow our customers to do the most complex things well (HR, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management and Talent Management) and do them to scale.

Makes Work Life Better(TM) is our brand promise, not only to our customers, but to our employees as well. Our flagship platform, Dayforce, helps leaders make smart decisions based on data, strategy and intelligence that create value and maximize productivity.

How do we make work life better?

• By delivering an award-winning product, conceptualized and developed by award-winning leaders, that result in award-winning customer employee experiences
• By hiring highly innovative, diverse talent that fully embraces and embodies our core values in everything they do: Customer Focus, Equity, Shared Ambition, Agility, Transparency, Optimism
• By using modern technology, such as voice-activation with Dayforce Assistant and access to your money as soon as you earn it with Dayforce Wallet to stay in rhythm with the evolving demands of our 4 million global users

We understand that no matter where you are, choosing a new employer is always one of life's most stressful events. We encourage you to check us out at Ceridian.com to learn more about how we are impacting the world of work for our customers, employees and you!

Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Canada and the United States.

About the opportunity

The Director of Software Development is responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining multiple, technologically advanced Dayforce security solutions. The Director of Software Development oversees the activities of multiple development managers and technical teams, and has overall responsibility for planning, staffing, budgeting and delivery of identity access management, authentication, authorization, and other security features.

In this leadership role, the Director works with Product Management, Product Development, IT, Hosting, Support, Marketing, Sales and Implementation. This role requires focus and precision on the details of product requirements and design, while establishing a strong vision of how the products will be used and consumed in the marketplace. In addition, the development director works closely with support, after product delivery, to ensure that the products developed are successful with our customers.

What you'll get to do

• Surface best practices, opportunities for improvement and actively participate in discussions and initiatives to improve our technical practices and competitive position.
• Engage and direct multiple teams to a common goal.
• Identify and manage stakeholders, including helping to analyze and prioritize their requirements and manage their expectations.
• Understand company strategy and goals and use them to define and drive priorities within your organization as well as across R&D
• Build and maintain an effective network of peers, colleagues, and stakeholders within the company to help influence direction, gather feedback, achieve your team's goals, and remove roadblocks.
• Manage, coach and mentor managers and other software development professionals, including performance reviews, salary administration, and career development.
• Collaborate with Product Management, CyberSecurity, and other Product Development partners to deliver innovative features and solutions that make our clients' work lives better.
• Ensure that the teams that roll up to you are well managed and
• Are delivering solutions that meet business needs,
• producing high quality code and products,
• reporting accurately and in a timely manner on their status and delivery,
• are high-performing, self-organizing teams,
• have high engagement and morale, and low regrettable turnover.
• Support R&D processes and quality initiatives and drive adoption within your teams.
• Plan and execute on hiring for your organization.
• Influence and support the investigation and adoption of new and emerging software delivery practices and technologies.
• Manage your team's spend on travel, rewards and recognition activities, etc.
• Provide input into budget and forecasting plans.

What's in it for you

• Leadership. You will play a key role in our trajectory to respond to the needs of our customers and do what it takes to set the highest standards in the HCM industry. You will have the autonomy to set standards, contribute to strategy, build processes, and champion best practices in technology for scaling our builds. Cutting edge tools, people retention, and high standards lead directly to customer success and satisfaction, all of which are paramount to our growth strategy.
• Agility. No two days are the same here. With continuous innovation and iteration, internal and external customers, dozens of new projects, and thousands of new users, you will be challenged to creatively direct your resources, aligning our vision and mission with the technical work of your team.
• Teamwork. Everyone treats each other like family. Our inclusive, supportive workplace culture fosters an environment of continuous learning, professional development, collaboration, and a chance to blend in-office and remote working long before and well after the COVID-19 crisis.
• Growth. Ceridian is a place you can grow your career, learn new skills, and commit to. We are a rapidly scaling company with a focus on promoting from within. This is a global organization with more opportunities than people where we encourage you to express and pursue areas and projects that interest and inspire you.
• Encouragement to be the best version of yourself at and away from work:

• YOUnity diversity and inclusion programs
• Amazing time away from work programs
• Support for your total well-being through our Live Well, Work Well programs targeting all aspects of your life
• Recognition for your contributions through excellent pay, perks, and rewards
• Giving where you're living: volunteer days, Ceridian sponsored events, and our very own charity, Ceridian Cares
• Opportunities to fuel your career growth through numerous internal and external programs and events

Skills and experience we value

• 10+ years of software product development experience with 7+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with security technologies, identity and access management, including hands-on experience with leading IAM solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective networks and leverage them appropriately.
• Demonstrable career progression from hands-on technologist to leader.
• Experienced in recruiting, building and managing high performing teams.
• Extensive hands on experience with agile/scrum principles and development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate people and activities across multiple functional areas
• Actively coach and mentor members of the team.
• Must be team player and able to thrive within a large global organization.
• Solid business acumen, management and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker, able to bring innovative solutions to critical business problems.
• Forward thinking: Continually striving to improve the tools, technologies and approaches we use.

What would make you stand out

• Entrepreneurial in spirit and action.
• Proven track record of building cloud-based, enterprise products
• Have a passion for automation and continuous improvement.
• Have a passion for technology and software engineering, keen to stay abreast of emerging technologies, languages and practices.
• Must be an effective communicator, able to converse with teams of differing experience and culture
• The ability to travel internationally, as required

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Ceridian is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with comprehensive benefits for various life circumstances and needs, great opportunities for career development, and a balanced lifestyle to achieve personal and professional success. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Ceridian Recruiter with a @ceridian.com email directly from our organization.