Head of Software Delivery
Anywhere in the US
Leadership /
Full-time /
Remote
Truss tackles tough technical problems for clients in the private sector and government. We use modern development practices to build software, streamline infrastructure, and train others through exposure to our teams. We have earned a reputation of pragmatism, autonomy, expertise, and trust. Our values lend to strong relationships with contractors, partners, and employees because we believe they are fundamental to doing great work.
All Trussels enjoy full benefits, generous PTO, a co-working budget, an employee effectiveness budget, and company-wide transparency around salaries and career leveling (view the Truss Leveling Guide).
We have been a remote-first organization since our inception and are passionate about work-life balance, building diverse teams, and practicing radical candor. We are committed to creating inclusive environments, encouraging diverse points of view, and creating environments that support a range of work styles and collaborative solutioning.
The Head of Software Delivery at Truss will ensure our portfolio teams consistently deliver top-notch software and services to support our clients. These include federal agencies and private sector organizations tasked with improving accessibility, modernizing tools, securing data, and increasing ease of use for the general public. A successful Head of Delivery will create the structure, support and vision necessary to guarantee the products we build are exemplary, and serve the needs of real people. This carries with it human impact, positive outcomes for our clients, and increased visibility for the organization.
As a member of the Truss Leadership Team this role will be accountable for strategic planning and partnership with existing clients, supporting the expansion of existing work, and identification of new work. The Head of Delivery will also work in collaboration with our People and Culture team to develop a talent strategy that ensures Truss has the expertise needed to effectively deliver on current and future opportunities. #li-remote
This is a fully remote opportunity with occasional travel reporting to Truss COO, Jen Leech.
The Head of Software Delivery will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes in three key areas:
Client project portfolios have the structure, systems, and vision they need to be successful
- Continuous Improvement processes are in place to understand the needs of practitioners and project teams, and innovations are developed and guidance given to ensure they have what they need to be successful
- Delivery roadblocks or issues are identified and resolved quickly based on recommendations and collaboration with discipline experts
- Succession planning and coordination occurs to ensure continuity of delivery on client projects
Partnerships with clients, peer organizations, and internal leadership are maintained to drive long-term positive impact
- Collaboration across departments yields improved outcomes for employees and clients
- Metrics are established to support desired outcomes and client impact, which are in line with company goals and philosophy
- Strategic planning and partnership with existing clients supports expansion of existing work, and identification of new work
Truss has strategic direction and systems to support the development of new areas of practice specialization
- Industry context is built and depth of understanding developed to see what clients will be needing in the future
- Strategic recommendations are given for where to invest in developing skill and specialization, and training programs deployed as needed
- When a new area of specialization is identified, new systems are created to support the growth and development of these specializations within Truss
Skill Set
- Prior executive level software delivery experience within an enterprise organization, professional services consultancy, government agency - or some combination of all three
- Has developed infrastructure to support high functioning delivery from development to deployment of large scale complex user centered software
- Experience working directly on a software development team, in a hands-on role, building software from scratch in an agile environment
- Understands technical project management / program management within /across cross-functional teams
- Experience influencing client relationships by forming strategic partnerships that drive continued project opportunities
- Comfortable supervising, coaching and empowering Portfolio Directors, delivery leaders, and project leads within a fully remote environment
- Ability to assess and define project delivery and performance metrics that are consistently monitored, measured and reported on across all projects and teams
- Consistently able to manage client expectations, ensure delivery, and exceed expectations
- Excellent written and verbal communication including engaging presentations that incorporate a persuasive vision, and focus on relationship building and an empathetic approach with clients
- Deep understanding of current software best practices, including continuous integration / continuous deployment, design / architectural patterns, well-architected framework, security and compliance, agile methodologies, incorporating AI systems, and the DevOps mindset
- A collaborative mindset, a willingness to seek differing opinions, and work in partnership, internally within Truss as well as externally with our partners and clients
- Has supported strategic initiatives to develop talent as it pertains to future growth and delivery objectives and goals
Nice to Have:
- Experience with federal/state/local government contracting engagements
$248,000 - $288,000 a year
Eligibility:
You must be eligible to work in the U.S. and may be required to pass a federal background check at the discretion of the client/project you are placed on. Truss employees must live and work within the continental U.S. or one of its territories. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
Truss is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
