Director of Commercial Technology

Cemen Tech • Full-time • Indianola, IA • 4w ago

Position Summary

The Director of Commercial Technology is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, and timely delivery of commercial and embedded software solutions for our construction equipment portfolio. Acting as both a Principal Software Architect and Project Manager, this individual will define system architecture, lead development teams, manage project execution, and ensure all initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer and business needs.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise in embedded systems, mobile applications (React Native), and IoT/telematics platforms with strong leadership, project management, and customer engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Serve as the principal architect for embedded and commercial software systems that connect, monitor, and optimize construction equipment performance and supplemental commercial software designed to enhance productivity.
Lead the technical design and integration of software across embedded, mobile, and cloud environments.
Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, interface specifications, and integration frameworks.
Write, review, and guide code as needed (React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, C/C++, Python, etc.).
Establish software development standards, version control practices, and testing frameworks.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for digital products and connected equipment.

Project & Delivery Management

Lead full lifecycle project management—from concept and requirements definition through development, testing, and release.
Ensure all projects meet defined deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
Develop project plans with clear milestones, deliverables, and accountability checkpoints.
Coordinate cross-functional resources to maintain schedule adherence and resolve issues quickly.
Use Agile and hybrid project management methods to balance flexibility with schedule predictability.
Provide executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Customer & Market Engagement

Partner directly with OEMs, dealers, and end users to understand the Voice of the Customer (VoC) and convert insights into actionable technical requirements.
Represent the commercial technology function in customer meetings, field demonstrations, and trade events.
Collaborate with sales and product management to ensure solutions align with market demand and commercial goals.
Support customer pilots, onboarding, and ongoing technical engagements.

Team & Strategic Leadership

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of developers, engineers, and product specialists.
Define and execute the commercial technology roadmap aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
Manage departmental budgets, timelines, and resource allocations to support strategic priorities.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and timely delivery.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and IT to integrate digital systems across the equipment lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in software or embedded systems development, including 3+ years in a leadership or architectural role.
Hands-on proficiency with React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and embedded software development (C/C++ or similar).
Proven experience delivering projects on time and within budget in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Strong understanding of IoT/telematics systems, CAN bus protocols, cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and mobile-to-machine integration.
Proficiency with AWS application hosting, security best practices and redundancy design.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technical teams and multiple concurrent projects.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong background in managing a cross-cultural global development team.

Preferred:

Experience in the construction equipment, on/off-highway, agriculture, or industrial machinery industries.
Familiarity with fleet management software, data analytics, and predictive maintenance systems.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and over-the-air update architectures.
Background in customer-facing technology product commercialization.

Key Attributes

Deadline-driven and results-oriented, with a track record of on-time delivery.
Hands-on technical leader who balances architecture, management, and execution.
Strong communicator capable of aligning technical teams and business stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with deep understanding of digital transformation in heavy equipment.
Passionate about using technology to solve real-world operational challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive free healthcare coverage and dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid time off
Continuing education and leadership development opportunities.

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