Director Of Software Development Jobs in Appleton, WI

The Software Solutions Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business within the Industrial Equipment and Automation Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to define and scale a new SaaS business.

How to be Successful:

• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure, strategy, and capability to enter a new market.

• Enterprise mindset with ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to customer needs.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.

• Exceptionally self-motivated and results-oriented.

• Supportive coach with ability to attract, develop, and retain a diverse pipeline of great talent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strategic Leadership:

o Create and lead a new strategic growth platform, software as a service, establishing vision, priorities, and a scalable operating model aligned with organizational goals and emerging market opportunities.

o Identify and develop the core capabilities, talent, and partnerships required to successfully enter and compete in the Saas space.

o Develop and implement long-range and annual plans for the SaaS business unit aligned with organizational goals and market opportunities focused on scalable cloud solutions and financial performance.

o Define and monitor KPIs to ensure business performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

o Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

o Govern and prioritize future opportunities to drive growth through Software solutions, with a focus on expanding into new and underdeveloped market segments.

• Operational Management:

o Develop, own and manage the business unit’s P&L, including revenue growth, cost control, and margin optimization.

o Govern innovation initiatives and product lifecycle strategies including development, deployment, and sustainment.

o Collaborate with the system architect and engineering team to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architecture.

o Develop and implement pricing models and sustainment strategies that reflect customer value and ensure profitability.

• Team Leadership/Development:

o Lead a high-performing team of program managers, system architects, engineers, and technical sales professionals.

o Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

o Attract, develop, and retain top talent through coaching, mentorship, and career development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

Benefits to be determined.

This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.