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Plante Moran’s technology services team has been awarded Computerworld’s “100 Best Places to Work in IT” for seven consecutive years. We are also previous recipients of the InformationWeek IT Excellence award and the CIO 100 award. If you’re seeking professional growth, like being innovative and challenged, and have a desire to work on impactful business technology solutions, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a innovative technology leader to drive the future of software engineering, low code platforms, and intelligent automation at the firm. This role will design and execute technology strategies that accelerate business growth while building world-class engineering teams capable of delivering high-impact solutions at scale. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering and architecture expertise with proven leadership in agile methodologies, low-code/no-code enablement, and automation to unlock new levels of operational excellence at the firm.

This leadership role reports to the CIO, and is responsible for Digital Solutions Engineering, which covers the domains of custom software engineering, Microsoft 365 based digital enablement capabilities, and automation platforms. This role requires balance, with deep experience in modern software engineering, low code solutioning, and also the ability to lead with a business-oriented mindset, driving user experience and innovative product development. The Director will need to build and maintain strong relationships with other IT domain and business leaders, enabling them to become a trusted advisor for solutioning with advanced engineering approaches.

The role.

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the software engineering, low code solutioning, and automation capabilities, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and technology strategy.
Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams of developers, engineers, and managers across multiple projects and platforms.
Oversee the architecture, design, development, and delivery of complex, mission-critical applications, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
Establish and evangelize next-generation engineering practices including AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, agile methodologies, and data-driven DevSecOps to maintain competitive advantage.
Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent, ensuring teams are structured and resourced for scalability and effectiveness.
Establish scalable, strategic sourcing models with external solution delivery partners for flexible capacity.
Create and manage the annual operating budgets and resource capacity for Digital Solutions Engineering, aligning with broader IT and organizational objectives.
Lead with data driven metrics for modern software engineering and SDLC metrics to track ongoing productivity, velocity, and improvement in solution delivery and operations.
Collaborate with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and IT partners to identify new opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that drive new business value.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring the procurement of partner services that support strategic objectives.

The qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
10 plus years of progressive experience in software engineering, agile methodology, and solution delivery leadership.
Prefer recent senior leadership experience in leading modern, large scale software engineering, solutioning, and automation teams and capabilities.
Demonstrated experience working in large cross-functional teams, leading strategically with senior-level management and stakeholders across the organization.
Deep knowledge and passion for systems architecture, software design, and modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
Experience with software engineering on modern cloud based platforms required; Microsoft Azure stack preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with product management, design thinking, micro-services based architecture, and leading with strong technical architecture domain knowledge.
Demonstrated experience with strategic vendor management and working with flexible sourcing models.
Demonstrated ability to attract, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering talent.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence at all organizational levels.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.  

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.   

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

For Colorado & Illinois Applicants:

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows:$14,583.33 - $21,666.67

Illinois monthly base range is as follows: $15,000.00 - $22,083.33

Director of Digital Solutions Engineering

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