Head of Open Source Software Consulting
UK [United Kingdom] - Home Counties: North East - Cambridgeshire
Permanent
Job Title: Head of Open Source Software Consulting
Type: Permanent
Location: Remote
Preferred Start Date: 01/09/24 or ASAP
No Sponsorship Available, candidates MUST be Citizens or hold permanent residency for the country they are based in.
Our client are an open source software consultancy.
Brief:
This role will oversee the people and operational management of the Open Source Software consulting team as we continue to hire and expand our team of Open Source Software consultants. This role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills who can engage with all other stakeholders in the business (Sales, Business Strategy Leads, Project Managers, Account Managers, Marketing, People Operations, Finance) and form quick and effective relationships with each.
Responsibilities:
Assign suitable Open Source Software consultants to on-going projects while soft-booking others for up-coming projects
Assist Project Managers and Business Strategy Leads with Open Source Software consultant selection by matching their skills to projects
Maintain a detailed and centralized team allocation plan to facilitate planning
Recruit, outsource, contract, coordinate to meet strategic plan needs
Carry out interviews/screenings of future Open Source Software consultants
Headhunt and source candidates which would otherwise be out of reach
Retain and develop top-tier talent within the team
Maintain a high bar for individual and team performance
Conflict management
Collaborate with other functions to carry out salary planning
Promote our ideals and values
Develop a career structure and paths that support the growth of team members and implement succession planning for the Business Strategy Leads
Providing training opportunities (On-The-Job or taught) to maintain the skill profile of the team
Commercial skills and financially savvy
Understanding of the intricacies of the software services industry (consultancies)
Ability to work in a global context and remote environment
Key Requirements:
Understanding of Open Source, its value-add and position in the software industry
Understanding of Open Source engineers and communities, both motivation for individual developers and interactions between projects
Strong understanding of software engineering
Successful track record in software development capacity and utilization planning in a dynamic environment
Proven track record in driving for software engineering excellence and best practices
Ability to manage globally distributed teams in a consultancy environment
Coaching experience and process development skills:
Experience of fostering an inclusive and engaging team culture
Proven experience of identifying, retaining, nurturing, and acquiring top talent
Outgoing and engaging individual who is effective at building good working relationships with all levels of the organization
Great interpersonal skills
Very solid English language skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to work and communicate in an online distributed environment
If you’re interested please contact daniel@microtech-global.com for more information.
Type: Permanent
Location: Remote
Preferred Start Date: 01/09/24 or ASAP
No Sponsorship Available, candidates MUST be Citizens or hold permanent residency for the country they are based in.
Our client are an open source software consultancy.
Brief:
This role will oversee the people and operational management of the Open Source Software consulting team as we continue to hire and expand our team of Open Source Software consultants. This role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills who can engage with all other stakeholders in the business (Sales, Business Strategy Leads, Project Managers, Account Managers, Marketing, People Operations, Finance) and form quick and effective relationships with each.
Responsibilities:
Assign suitable Open Source Software consultants to on-going projects while soft-booking others for up-coming projects
Assist Project Managers and Business Strategy Leads with Open Source Software consultant selection by matching their skills to projects
Maintain a detailed and centralized team allocation plan to facilitate planning
Recruit, outsource, contract, coordinate to meet strategic plan needs
Carry out interviews/screenings of future Open Source Software consultants
Headhunt and source candidates which would otherwise be out of reach
Retain and develop top-tier talent within the team
Maintain a high bar for individual and team performance
Conflict management
Collaborate with other functions to carry out salary planning
Promote our ideals and values
Develop a career structure and paths that support the growth of team members and implement succession planning for the Business Strategy Leads
Providing training opportunities (On-The-Job or taught) to maintain the skill profile of the team
Commercial skills and financially savvy
Understanding of the intricacies of the software services industry (consultancies)
Ability to work in a global context and remote environment
Key Requirements:
Understanding of Open Source, its value-add and position in the software industry
Understanding of Open Source engineers and communities, both motivation for individual developers and interactions between projects
Strong understanding of software engineering
Successful track record in software development capacity and utilization planning in a dynamic environment
Proven track record in driving for software engineering excellence and best practices
Ability to manage globally distributed teams in a consultancy environment
Coaching experience and process development skills:
Experience of fostering an inclusive and engaging team culture
Proven experience of identifying, retaining, nurturing, and acquiring top talent
Outgoing and engaging individual who is effective at building good working relationships with all levels of the organization
Great interpersonal skills
Very solid English language skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to work and communicate in an online distributed environment
If you’re interested please contact daniel@microtech-global.com for more information.
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