Head of Software Delivery

Hamilton
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

Company DescriptionCBS New Zealand are a Hamilton-based SaaS company on the edge of a major transformation. For years, their managed package has delivered real value to their customers - now, they're taking the next step: evolving their platform into a fully cloud-native solution. With strong momentum, a global customer base, and a vision for scale, they're building the team that will take them there.Job DescriptionAre you a seasoned Senior Developer with strong leadership experience, ready to step into your first Senior Management role? We're looking for a delivery-focused leader to join CBS as Head of Software Delivery - someone who can lead agile teams with clarity and purpose, and who thrives on turning complexity into structure and results.In this role, you'll take the reins of our software delivery function at a pivotal moment - taking our products from a managed package solution, to scalable cloud-first delivery.In this role, you'll lead a team of 12 (both NZ and remote) and be central to the execution of the product roadmap. You will lead by example in instilling best practices, evolve the SDLC process to help us scale, bring structure and process to the team, and use your coaching skills to help developers grow and thrive. This role is ideal for someone experienced in Scaled Agile (SAFe), Scrum, SaaS, and cloud-native transformation.Key Responsibilities include:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of our SaaS platform roadmap using Scaled Agile and Scrum methodologies

Working closely with the Solutions Architect, Product, QA and Customer Support to align priorities and deliver product excellence

Introduce and scale delivery practices fit for a modern cloud-native SaaS environment

Report on key metrics to internal and external stakeholders with transparency and confidence

QualificationsWe're looking for a candidate with:

A proven track record as a Senior Developer, particularly in C# and T-SQL languages

Strong technical understanding of cloud platforms (we use Azure but knowledge of any of the main cloud platforms is great)

Significant experience leading software delivery in a SaaS and/or cloud transformation context

Expertise in Scaled Agile (SAFe), Scrum, and agile planning at scale

Background managing remote and globally distributed development teams of similar size to ours (12 staff)

Ideally competent in C# and T-SQL languages

Track record of improving delivery predictability, quality, and collaboration

Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder and team leadership skills

Additional Information

Join at a defining moment as they re-platform and scale globally
Work with smart, committed people in a supportive, outcomes-focused culture
Be part of the Senior Management Team to expand your strategic skills
A rare chance to shape the future of a SaaS product moving into the cloud
Enjoy modern offices and 5 weeks annual leave

If this role sounds like you, please apply today. If you'd like more information, please contact our HR partner, Sandra Diekerhof from HR Connect at .

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