Why SoftwareOne? SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how organizations build, buy, and manage everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications - and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes - SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company's 9,200 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in ninety countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at www.SoftwareOne.com The role Location - Flexible (Europe/US) As the Chief Platform Officer (CPO) you will own product management and engineering for the platform, testing and operations in addition to managing the platform strategy and architecture. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring platform scalability, and maximizing value for our clients. The platform will be the common highway for key processes and capabilities across Marketplace and Services.. Responsibilities: Platform Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive platform strategy aligned with the company's goals and market trends. Platform Architecture: Oversee the design and architecture of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the industry, evaluating their potential impact on our platform strategy. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, and engineering of the portfolio organizations (aka Service Lines). Client Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure that our platforms meet their requirements and expectations. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of platform professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with platform development and implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance of our platforms, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners involved in platform development and integration, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services. Budget Management: Develop and manage the platform budget, allocating resources effectively to support strategic initiatives and business objectives. What we need to see from you The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology, strategic planning, and platform development, along with exceptional leadership skills Deep understanding of the business processes in both reselling and services Need to be able to create a vision for a long term architecture of platform Proven experience in managing a large and global software development team to ensure on time delivery Proven experience in platform development, architecture, and management, preferably in a technology services or SaaS environment. Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and drive results. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing successful platform strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Experience working with Agile methodologies and project management tools is a plus. Job Function Software & Cloud Marketplace The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology, strategic planning, and platform development, along with exceptional leadership skills Deep understanding of the business processes in both reselling and services Need to be able to create a vision for a long term architecture of platform Proven experience in managing a large and global software development team to ensure on time delivery Proven experience in platform development, architecture, and management, preferably in a technology services or SaaS environment. Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and drive results. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing successful platform strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Experience working with Agile methodologies and project management tools is a plus. Location - Flexible (Europe/US) As the Chief Platform Officer (CPO) you will own product management and engineering for the platform, testing and operations in addition to managing the platform strategy and architecture. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring platform scalability, and maximizing value for our clients. The platform will be the common highway for key processes and capabilities across Marketplace and Services.. Responsibilities: Platform Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive platform strategy aligned with the company's goals and market trends. Platform Architecture: Oversee the design and architecture of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the industry, evaluating their potential impact on our platform strategy. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, and engineering of the portfolio organizations (aka Service Lines). Client Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure that our platforms meet their requirements and expectations. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of platform professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with platform development and implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance of our platforms, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners involved in platform development and integration, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services. Budget Management: Develop and manage the platform budget, allocating resources effectively to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.