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We are SGS the worlds leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job Description SGS is currently working in partnership with H2Safety to hire a Head of Software Strategy & Growth. In June 2025, H2Safety became a part of SGS, the worlds leading testing, inspection, and certification company - and a world leader in sustainability. As part of SGS, H2Safety is working towards globally advancing operational safety, digital transformation, & ESG performance across industries, including oil & gas, mining, transportation, utilities, renewables, and government. Responsibilities Technical Oversight & Product Development Establish & oversee formal product management processes, including roadmap governance, release planning & lifecycle management. Collaborate with the development team to balance business goals with software maintainability. Ensure delivery of highquality, scalable & secure applications. Prioritize features based on customer needs, market trends & business impact. Lead AIdriven automation to improve system intelligence, predictive capabilities & customer value. Ensure compliance with Emergency Management/ICS standards, product management best practices & regulatory requirements. Collaborate to adhere to SOCII & data residency requirements, working closely with IT, development & security partners. Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI & realtime data analytics. Maintain strong alignment between software development & customer needs by incorporating direct client feedback into product development cycles. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth Define & execute the software strategy in alignment with H2s broader business objectives. Own the financial performance of H2s software division, including forecasting, margin optimization & ROI on initiatives. Develop gotomarket strategies, pricing models & sales approaches to drive adoption & revenue growth. Identify new market opportunities, strategic partnerships & potential acquisitions. Represent H2s software solutions at industry events, conferences & client meetings. Meet regularly with existing & prospective clients to understand their needs & priorities. Integrate software into H2s broader service offerings, including training, emergency management & compliance solutions. Manage the full lifecycle of H2s software products, from concept to commercialization & market expansion. Operational Excellence & Team Leadership Lead & mentor a team of software developers & sales professionals to achieve business goals. Establish and refine processes for gathering & tracking client feedback, prioritization, support & continuous improvement. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Training & Emergency Management teams, to align solutions with client needs. Ensure robust customer support & training programs for software users. Manage budgets, vendor relationships & operational KPIs to optimize performance & profitability. Champion integration of H2s software platforms with internal systems & other business units. Create & track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success & growth of the software business. Build & execute a talent development & succession plan for the software organization. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software development & product management. 5-10 years of experience in business leadership roles within a technologydriven organization. Strong understanding of software business models, including SaaS, enterprise solutions & B2B sales. Proven ability to drive revenue growth, expand market share & lead sales strategies for software solutions. Experience managing technical teams, product development lifecycles & customer engagement initiatives. Strong grasp of software development methodologies, cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), & cybersecurity best practices. Excellent leadership, communication & stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with ESRI or other GIS systems. Experience managing Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims, including documentation & compliance with tax incentive programs. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading SaaS business unit strategy, including pricing models, customer success & renewal management. Experience developing & executing partnership strategies with thirdparty technology vendors or integrators. Experience with Incident Command System (ICS) &/or Emergency Management (EM) software applications. Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the oil & gas, energy, or public safety sectors. Exposure to AIdriven analytics & realtime data solutions. Familiarity with SOCII compliance, particularly for software services. Exposure to mergers & acquisitions involving software assets. Demonstrated success in developing & executing software sales strategies, particularly in industrial & regulatory environments. Additional Information SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, & abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company''''s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr