Executive Manager of Software Development

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Job Summary: We are seeking an executive leader for the Head of Software Engineering role, responsible for the strategy, governance, and operations of the engineering function within the business unit. Key Highlights: 1. Lead an organization of approximately 60 to 70 professionals. 2. Strong expertise in managing third-party partners. 3. Drive high performance and alignment with business objectives. Role Overview **About the Position** We are seeking an executive leader to serve as Head of Software Engineering, responsible for the strategy, governance, and operations of the engineering function within the business unit. The position leads an organization of approximately 60 to 70 professionals across Engineering, Development, QA, and SRE, with strong expertise in managing third-party partners. The challenge is to ensure a scalable, efficient, and metrics-driven engineering operation, supporting the company’s technological evolution and collaborating closely with global Platform, Security, and Artificial Intelligence teams. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the Software Engineering organization, driving high performance, operational efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. * Manage internal teams and third-party partners, including scope definition, performance monitoring, feedback delivery, resource replacements, and contractual management. * Conduct engineering governance by establishing productivity, quality, and delivery metrics—such as deployment frequency, rollback rate, lead time, and operational efficiency. * Oversee financial management of the area, including budget responsibility, Opex, cloud costs, and continuous cost-optimization initiatives. * Lead technical discussions with Engineering Leads, supporting architecture decisions, technological evolution, and platform modernization. * Coordinate execution of vulnerability management activities, translating Security team backlogs into actionable plans with engineering teams. * Represent the business unit in global forums for Security, AI, and Platform, ensuring alignment with corporate initiatives. * Encourage adoption of Artificial Intelligence–based technologies and solutions in partnership with business and technology areas. **Ideal Candidate Profile** We seek a leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision. It is essential to have autonomy to manage the engineering operation, strong prioritization skills in dynamic environments, and an executive mindset to influence diverse stakeholders. We value data-driven professionals with a strong focus on governance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement—capable of transforming metrics into business decisions and outcomes. **Technology Environment** This role operates in a diverse technology environment, including Node.js, Java, TypeScript, React Native, Flutter, and Swift. More important than experience with any specific language is the ability to lead technical discussions and guide engineering evolution. Experience and Skills * Proven experience leading large-scale Software Engineering organizations. * Experience managing software vendors and outsourcing factories. * Experience in technology financial management, including budget control, Opex, and cloud costs. * Ability to lead architectural and engineering technical discussions without requiring mastery of a specific tech stack. * Practical knowledge of agile methodologies, SDLC, cloud-based development, and engineering governance. * Familiarity with vulnerability management and information security, acting as coordinator of related initiatives with technical teams. * Advanced English proficiency for frequent interaction with global teams and executives. * Sufficient knowledge of Artificial Intelligence to participate in strategic discussions and support AI solution development. About Experian Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award\-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25\), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Experian Careers \- Creating a better tomorrow together