Skills-4-Energy is part
of Interholding Group

Director / Expert Brand Strategy

Vancouver, BC

Essential Job Functions

Our client, a major software provider leader in delivering comprehensive solutions to the mining and geoscience industry, is looking for a Director, Business Strategy & Development. Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will:

Analyse the geoscience/geosphere market trends and competition in order to further develop and optimize software solutions for existing and new clients;

Identify and analyse areas of weakness. Lead efforts to update the company business plan accordingly;

Work with large clients in order to identify requirements and market expectations;

Provide guidance on strategy; Develop, execute, and monitor the strategic plan ensuring future growth and competitiveness;

Work along with the Merger & Acquisition department to identify possible business acquisitions and partners;

Engage strategic discussions with potential partners;

Ensure thorough market development to enable incremental sales.

Educational requirements and experience

Minimum 15 years of experience including 10 years in the software industry in:

product management,
business development,
strategic planning,
or equivalent role;

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences combined with business experience or education

Strong understanding of the geoscience/geosphere market;

Demonstrate strong strategic thinking skills;

Team player able to work with cross-functional teams;

Project Management experience;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills at the technical and executive level;

French an asset.

Key interfaces

CFO and senior executive team;

Product development department;

M&A Department;

Clients and partners.

Working conditions

Office work environment;

Frequent travel: 30 to 50% of time.