Global Head of SDLC Solution

Role Mission 
You are Valiantys’ global owner of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Developer Experience (DevEx) practice. Your mandate is to drive the professional services business capability in this space - from market positioning and thought leadership through to the creation of unique, high-value offerings and the systematic uplift of regional delivery quality. You don't just understand SDLC and DevEx: you know how to build a growing, profitable practice around them. 
Operating as part of the global Solutions leadership team, you will translate Valiantys’ deep Atlassian and DevOps expertise combined with AI agentic capability to merge into packaged, sellable solutions - and then drive their adoption across EMEA, NoAM, and APAC. You will work hand in glove with Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Managed Services, bringing the commercial acuity and executive gravitas to turn domain expertise into scalable business growth. 
This role is central to Valiantys’ ambition to become the leading AI Enterprise Orchestrator. You will help organizations connect people, processes, platforms, and AI agents across the software delivery lifecycle. You will shape the solutions and capabilities that support this vision, playing a key role in achieving our target in Next Generation revenue by 2027 while driving innovation, growth, and customer value at a global scale. 
Location 
Global - North America (East Coast) preferred, UK or France will be considered 
Team & Organization Structure 
You will build and lead a network of regional SDLC/DevEx Practice Leads across EMEA, NoAM, and APAC. Working closely with senior regional team members and regional field marketing, you will drive a global change programme that systematically uplifts practice standards, delivery quality, and asset reuse. 
This is a builder role. You are defining the offering catalogue, creating the IP, establishing delivery standards, and developing the practitioner community that will determine how Valiantys competes and wins in this space for the next decade.  
You will elevate peers throughout the Solutions & Product team and the broader company through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and the quality of the assets you create. 
Core Pillars of This Practice 
You will define, package, and drive growth across the following SDLC/DevEx solution domains: 
DevOps & CI/CD Modernization: Help enterprise clients design and implement modern delivery pipelines - from code to production - leveraging Atlassian’s toolchain (Jira Software, Bitbucket, Compass) and adjacent DevOps platforms to accelerate velocity and reduce release risk.

Required Qualifications
10–15 years of experience in professional services, technology consulting, or enterprise software - with a significant portion spent in SDLC, DevOps, developer experience, or engineering tooling. Demonstrated track record of building and scaling a professional services practice or solution line, including the creation of repeatable offerings, IP assets, and delivery playbooks. Commercially driven, with experience partnering across Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Managed Services to generate and close pipeline. Deep familiarity with AI as it applies to software development - ideally including hands-on exposure to agentic AI tools, AI-assisted development pipelines, or AI-augmented DevOps. Experience engaging at CTO, VP Engineering, or equivalent level - as a thought leader who positions strategy and business value, not just a technical advisor. Deep Atlassian ecosystem knowledge including the Software Collection and its role in SDLC modernization - Jira Software, Bitbucket, Compass, Confluence, and adjacent tools. Familiarity with how the Software Collection is positioned and deployed across enterprise environments is essential. Atlassian partner certifications are a strong advantage. Experience operating across EMEA, AMER, and APAC - with a track record of driving adoption of global standards across distributed regional teams. Proven ability to lead structured discovery and gap analysis workshops - capturing business needs, identifying SDLC maturity gaps, and translating findings into a compelling modernization vision and roadmap.

Why Join Valiantys?
Our team members are our greatest asset and we work hard to ensure that Valiantys is not only a great place to work, but also a platform for you to grow.
Sense. We're committed to giving you the level of information you need to make sense of your assignments. You will witness the impact of your actions.
Training. We will provide you with the necessary time and budget to help you develop your skills and continue to build your career.
Flexibility. We understand that life is all about balance and we offer you the flexibility and support to help you maintain balance across the different pillars of your life.
What we offer - Employee Perks & Benefits
Competitive compensation with an annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 
A flexible work policy
A multicultural and international team environment
Valiantys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Valiantys provides a barrier-free workplace and embraces all qualified applicants with varied perspectives and backgrounds.