Job Description

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The E&C Software Technologies Director leads the software technology strategy and execution for the E&C Digital & IT department. On one hand, he/she oversees the design, development, implementation, and versioning of proprietary software applications and on the other hand the integration of off-the-shelf software applications from the market within the applications landscape. He/She works closely with the digital products teams in the other teams of the Digital & IT department bringing innovation and efficiency. He/she ensures the alignment of software technology initiatives with business goals
Accountabilities & related Activities
1. Define, implement and monitor software technologies strategy
operating model for the software management of E&C digital solutions
technical strategy of integration of all E&C Digital Solutions
implement the technology roadmap (Hexagon, Aveva, AspenTech, Ansys, APIs, SAP, etc.)
technology software budget, financial process (targets, actuals, reforecast, etc.), reporting
alignment of Digital and IT roadmap with business needs
culture of open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
strategic partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and industry leaders
2. Lead and manage software engineering teams
team of software engineers and IT professionals recruitment, retention and development
best practices in software development, inc. Agile, CI/CD, product mgt. and automated testing
rationalization of the applications landscape, integration by design
software engineers and technical experts hosting for the other Digital & IT teams in Europe
disaster recovery, business continuity mechanisms
quality standards, performance metrics for technology projects, risks mitigation, compliance
3. Lead Digital Solutions Development and integration
implementation (development, testing, integration) of digital solutions with the product managers
seamless handover for transitioning digital solutions to the Digital & IT operations teams
customization and integration lifecycle for off-the-shelf tools
user-centric design, users requirements gathering, usage and adoption monitoring and reporting
digital solutions TCO objectives enforcement
digital solutions documentation (users manuals, admin guides, maintenance procedures, etc.)
security, data privacy
4. Monitor technologies trends and benchmark
emerging technologies, industry trends, key advisor, evolutions, best practices
technology assess, improvement, lab test, minimum viable products
third parties applications benchmarking for Innovation Director and product managers
technical implementation of innovation projects
Are you a MATCH?
Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the job
Strong Mastering of Software Engineering
Strong Knowledge of software technologies, methodologies and languages (Python, ABAP, Javaxe2x80xa6)
Strong knowledge of EPC digital environment (Hexagon, Aveva, AspenTech, Ansys, Etap, etc)
Strong Experience of IT Department Lead (Planning, Project portfolio, Budget, etc.)
Practice of Agile, Product Management
Experience of design and user centricity
Practice of Cloud, Solution architecture
Management and behavior skills
Strong Leadership
Focus on Delivery
International exposure
Customer centric
Understand business stakes.
Analytical, at ease with finance
Knows how to define and deploy multinational processes
High communication skills (Ind. Eu.)
Excellent written and presentation skills
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.