We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to join Novisto! In this role, you will be a key leader driving team performance, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence across our engineering organization. You’ll be responsible for growing and empowering technical leaders, ensuring alignment between engineering execution and business priorities, and fostering a high-performing, engaged, and resilient engineering culture. Acting as a strategic partner, you’ll represent Engineering at the leadership level and help shape the next chapter of Novisto’s growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead and develop Engineering Managers and Tech Leads
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Inspire, coach, and grow a high-performing team of leaders. Set clear expectations and ensure accountability on delivery, people management, and technical excellence.
Drive alignment with business strategy
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Ensure engineering priorities and efforts are tightly aligned with company goals. Translate business needs into actionable engineering plans and outcomes.
Improve engineering execution and delivery
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Champion best practices in planning, delivery, and quality. Optimize team workflows and ensure predictable, sustainable output.
Foster cross-functional collaboration
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Strengthen partnerships with Product, Data, Design, and other teams to drive cohesive, impactful execution.
Shape engineering culture and talent
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Contribute to a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement. Actively support recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Represent Engineering at the leadership level
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Act as a voice for the Engineering function in strategic discussions. Advocate for team needs, share technical insights, and influence cross-company decisions.
What we’re looking for:
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10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Director or equivalent).
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Proven ability to manage and grow managers, and to build strong leadership layers within an engineering organization.
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Experience in scaling teams, processes, and systems in a fast-paced or evolving environment.
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Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices.
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Exceptional communication and organizational skills; able to bring clarity to complexity and foster alignment across stakeholders.
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Track record of cross-functional collaboration, especially with Product, Design, and Data teams.
What we offer:
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Join an early-stage, well-financed company
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Advance Novisto’s purpose of contributing to the sustainability of the economy, environment, and society by empowering companies to make better decisions and disclosures through our ESG data management software
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Contribute your knowledge and insights to increase awareness and knowledge of sustainability
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Generous health benefits (100% Insurance coverage & access to Dialogue's telemedicine app)
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Flexible schedules & opportunity to work remotely
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4 weeks of vacation
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Stock option plan
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Summer hours
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If you prefer to work at the office, we have a beautiful office in Old Montreal, close to downtown and steps away from a metro (subway) station
