Director of Software

Join to apply for the Director of Software role at Ricardo plcJoin to apply for the Director of Software role at Ricardo plcDescriptionJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionVeterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense is a 3x recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.Detroit Defense is seeking a Director of Software to lead and grow our Software engineering organization. This Director of Software position will direct an organization of highly-skilled software professionals dedicated to the advancement and continuous improvement of products, processes, and technical capabilities that span the entire software life cycle.This position would require working out of our Troy, MI office.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and present the vision for Detroit Defense’s software strategy that supports our corporate strategyCreate and then execute a Software Technology Roadmap that supports long-range strategic planning for the Software organization, and that aligns short-term and mid-term initiatives with specific technology solutionsAssess current software capabilities – people, processes, tools, and data – and recommend initiatives to strengthen or expand capabilities needed to support our corporate strategyInterface with Information Technology leadership to communicate needs and put in place the infrastructure needed to support the Software organization’s strategies and plansCoach and mentor software managers and staff in developing their skill sets and advancing their careers.Conduct Performance Evaluations with staff, including providing feedback on performance and setting objectives.Advocate for employee development and growth opportunities.Recognize and celebrate significant employee accomplishments.Collaborate with our Growth Department to:Identify capability areas and skill sets needed to support opportunity pursuitsAssess new software-focused business opportunities and perform competitive analysis to support Go/No Go decisionsPrepare past performance content for proposal narrativesGenerate basis of estimates for proposed software effortsCollaborate with the other Technical Departments to:Provide subject matter expertise when communicating with customersHelp resolve software-related program issuesSupport the development of Software Project ManagersRequirementsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or relevant technology disciplineMinimum of 15 years of relevant experienceStrong understanding of the Software Life Cycle, from concept definition to sustainmentAbility to think strategically, plan tactically, and execute effectivelyExperience in leading moderate-sized Software teamsExperience in executing within an Agile Software Development environmentUnderstanding of DevSecOps development and deployment environmentStrong communication and listening skills, with the ability to effectively interface with both internal and external customersAbility to coach and mentor employeesAbility to obtain a Common Access Card, Government Security Clearance and maintain that clearance. The minimum requirement to obtain a Secret Clearance is United States Citizenship. Only Applicants that meet this requirement will be considered.Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision BenefitsCompany Paid Life and AD&DCompany Paid Short Term and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending & HSA AccountsLegal & ID Shield Services401k with Company MatchPaid holidays, vacation, and sick daysWhy Detroit Defense:At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Salary Description$150,000 to $175,000Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ricardo plc by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Director of Software” roles.Troy, MI $150,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks agoDirector, Software Engineering, Servicing PlatformsDirector, Software Engineering, Servicing PlatformsAmericas Sales Director, ISV Embedded SolutionsTroy, MI $170,000.00-$220,000.00 1 week agoBusiness Development Manager - PLM/CAD Software (Remote)Sr. Epic Administration | Full Time | RemoteDetroit, MI $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17