Interdevelop is urgently looking for

Location: Vancouver, BC or Paris or Houston
Compensation: Very competitive full compensation package up to $150,000 / yr (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Job description:
Our client, a major software provider leader in delivering comprehensive solutions to the mining and geoscience industry, is looking for a Director, Business Strategy & Development.  Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will:

• Analyze geoscience/geosphere market trends and competition in order to further develop and optimize software solutions for existing and new clients.
• Identify and analyse areas of weakness. Lead efforts to update the company business plan accordingly.
• Work with large clients in order to identify requirements and market expectations.
• Provide guidance on strategy; Develop, execute, and monitor the strategic plan ensuring future growth and competitiveness.
• Work along with the Merger & Acquisition department to identify possible business acquisitions and partners.
• Engage strategic discussions with potential partners.
• Ensure thorough market development to enable incremental sales.

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience including 10 years in the software industry in product management, business development, strategic planning, or equivalent role
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences combined with business experience or education
• Strong understanding of the geoscience/geosphere market
• Demonstrate strong strategic thinking skills
• Team player able to work with cross-functional teams
• Project Management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at the technical and executive level
• French an asset

Key interfaces with:

• CFO and senior executive team
• Product development department
• M&A department
• Clients and partners

Working Conditions:

• Office work environment
• Frequent travel: 30 to 50% of time