Global Head of SDLC Solution

Valiantys - Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner

. Own Valiantys’ global Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Developer Experience (DevEx) practice .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Developer Experience (DevEx) practices, with a strong focus on AI-assisted software development and DevOps methodologies. Proven ability to build and scale professional services practices, drive strategic partnerships, and deliver high-quality solutions across global teams.

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SDLC ManagementDevOps ExpertiseAI-Assisted DevelopmentAtlassian Software Collection KnowledgeProfessional Services Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleDevOpsAI-Assisted Development PipelinesStructured Discovery and Gap AnalysisQuality EngineeringModernization RoadmapsSolution BlueprintsDelivery PlaybooksAgentic AI ToolsCI/CD Modernization

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationStrategic EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Jira SoftwareBitbucketCompassConfluenceAtlassian Software Collection

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesTechnology ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareSales VelocityMarket Strategy

Tech Stack

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SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Valiantys’ global Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Developer Experience (DevEx) practice
Define and execute the global SDLC/DevEx practice strategy and business plan
Build and lead a network of regional Practice Leads across EMEA, North America, and APAC
Create go-to-market-ready offerings, Solution Blueprints, IP, accelerators, and delivery playbooks
Productise regional delivery experience to improve sales velocity, delivery quality, reuse, and margin
Lead executive client conversations with CTO, VP Engineering, CISO, and equivalent stakeholders
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Managed Services to generate and close strategic opportunities
Lead structured discovery and gap analysis, translating business needs and maturity gaps into modernization visions and roadmaps
Drive adoption of global standards, asset reuse, and continuous improvement across regional teams
Build practitioner capability through enablement, certifications, mentorship, and knowledge management
Maintain a strong market point of view on SDLC, DevEx, DevOps, and emerging AI capabilities
Shape solutions across DevOps and CI/CD modernization, Developer Experience, agentic AI, AI-assisted software development, SDLC governance, quality engineering, and Atlassian Software Collection adoption
Build a recognized global practice with differentiated packaged solutions, repeatable IP, high-quality delivery, strategic engagement support, measurable client value, and AI-enabled software delivery transformation leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15 years of experience in professional services, technology consulting, or enterprise software, with a significant portion spent in SDLC, DevOps, developer experience, or engineering tooling
Demonstrated track record of building and scaling a professional services practice or solution line, including repeatable offerings, IP assets, and delivery playbooks
Commercial experience partnering across Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Managed Services to generate and close pipeline
Deep familiarity with AI applied to software development, ideally including hands-on exposure to agentic AI tools, AI-assisted development pipelines, or AI-augmented DevOps
Experience engaging at CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent level
Deep Atlassian ecosystem knowledge, including the Software Collection, Jira Software, Bitbucket, Compass, Confluence, and adjacent tools
Familiarity with how the Atlassian Software Collection is positioned and deployed across enterprise environments
Experience operating across EMEA, AMER, and APAC and driving adoption of global standards across distributed regional teams
Proven ability to lead structured discovery and gap analysis workshops and translate findings into modernization visions and roadmaps