Full Swing Simulators · 10 hours ago
VP of Software
Carslbad,CA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expFull Swing Simulators is seeking a VP of Software to lead the strategic vision and delivery of software products for sports simulators. This role involves managing a diverse team, guiding product strategy, and ensuring timely and quality delivery of software experiences across multiple platforms.
ArtGolfManufacturingMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Build and manage a diverse internal and external team across disciplines (artists, designers, software engineers, QA and other production staff) to deliver new, exciting and profitable software experiences for sports simulators and launch monitors across both our Mobile and Console platforms
Lead the strategic vision and delivery execution of the full suite of software products
Align the business and product priorities, define the product roadmap and lead the delivery of products that will shape the next generation of customer/consumer experience
Steer the Development Director and team from one project phase to the next while ensuring a collaboration and communication with the Exec team and BOD
Partner closely with outside development firms to ensure that they are managing the project on time, to quality, and within budget
Shape the overall product strategy, roadmap, and methods and practices for the software/product team to support the achievement of Full Swing’s business goals
Continuing to evolve the Full Swing software stack and create an air-tight development process
In an Agile environment, guide the product strategy and roadmap for software that interfaces with Full Swing’s highly innovative hardware across multiple platforms with ownership over the technical definition, architecture and quality assurance for new software product development and scaling & sustaining activities
Lead the balance of business needs with technology assessments, and recommends alternative technical approaches to meet design requirements when needed and help drive the next generation User Experience (UX) across the software portfolio
Collaborate with hardware and product feature teams and customer insights (sales/marketing) teams to guide new product development through all stages of the product life cycle: from the identification of customer needs and product definition through development, launch, and sustainment
Establish project budget, determine task requirements, and assign tasks to team resources
Manage each POD and with focus on Quality and on time delivery of the new software experiences
Establish project schedule and lead across multiple geographical locations to delivery dates working closely with DD
Define engagement practices: Ensure all workflow is clearly defined, processes are documented, and staff trained in expectations on the workflow
Create an engineering culture of technology innovation and excellence, characterized as highly collaborative, execution-focused and high-velocity
Participate and drive resourcing, hiring, performance reviews and team building of the software/product organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in a software development environment
8+ years Project Management or Project Lead experience
5+ years of leadership experience
A strong business sense, an ability to relate priorities and work the business and customer needs in developing impactful customer/consumer experiences
Proficient in tools such as Jira, Hansoft, Perforce, and Confluence and Unity
To have scaled effective development teams with an understanding of user-centered approaches to problem-solving and development process management
Ability to articulate a vision and strategy in a way that inspires and motivates a team and focuses its energy on achieving product and business goals
A proven track record of delivering complex initiatives working across multiple teams
Expertise in establishing project plan and project budget, determining task requirements, assigning tasks and implementing operational changes
Excellent knowledge of production life cycle and project planning tools
Preferred
Experience working on console development would be a plus
Mobile Gaming and Mobile Application development would be a plus
Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment
Scrum Master Certification is desired
A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred although not required
Master's degree is a plus (Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration)
PMP Certification is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus more
401(k) with Company Match – Up to 4% contribution match
Paid Time Off – Generous PTO and paid holidays
Supportive Work Environment – A relaxed, non-corporate atmosphere
Team Culture – Engaging team bonding events and activities
Onsite Wellness – Access to a personal trainer, gym facilities and yoga classes for a healthy work-life balance
Company
Full Swing Simulators
Full Swing is the worldwide leader in cutting-edge indoor golf simulation technology.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-18Private Equity
2021-07-26Acquired
2017-05-10Private Equity
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