[Hiring] Senior VP of Experience & Commerce @Valtech

Role Description

We're looking for a visionary leader to join us as SVP, AI-Native Experience & Commerce Practice, responsible for defining the future of our Experience & Commerce capabilities across the Americas. This role will shape how we deliver client value through AI-native ways of working, modern platforms, and next-generation digital experiences.

This is a highly strategic leadership role with the potential to evolve into broader engineering leadership responsibility across the region.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading digital, technology, commerce, experience, or consulting organizations at scale.
• Proven executive leadership experience building and managing multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, architecture, consulting, business analysis, and delivery functions.
• Demonstrated success defining strategy, leading organizational transformation, and driving measurable business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of modern digital architecture, cloud platforms, enterprise technology ecosystems, and platform-based delivery models.
• Experience leading complex digital experience, commerce, or customer transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of how technology platforms create business value and drive client outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of AI's impact on software delivery, digital experiences, platform architecture, and operating models.
• Experience leading large-scale change initiatives and driving adoption of new ways of working across organizations.
• Executive-level client engagement experience, including interactions with C-suite and senior business stakeholders.
• Proven track record supporting business development, strategic sales pursuits, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• Experience leading the transformation of organizations toward AI-native operating models and delivery practices.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled development approaches, including agent-based systems, AI-assisted engineering, automation, and spec-driven development.
• Expertise across multiple Experience and Commerce platforms such as Adobe, Salesforce, Shopify, commercetools, Sitecore, Contentful, Optimizely, or similar enterprise ecosystems.
• Experience building and scaling regional or global practices within a consulting, agency, or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated thought leadership through industry publications, conference speaking, analyst engagement, or market-facing content.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with major technology vendors and alliance partners.
• Knowledge of AI-driven commerce capabilities, including personalization, intelligent product discovery, recommendation engines, and autonomous shopping experiences.
• Experience defining enterprise reference architectures, capability frameworks, and reusable delivery assets.
• Track record of developing talent strategies, certification programs, and leadership pipelines for high-growth organizations.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.

Benefits

• This is a Full time position based in Canada.
• The offered salary range is $170,000 CAD - $230,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location.
• A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more.
• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
• A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
• A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%.
• Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
• Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
• We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year.