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Head of Open Source Software Consulting Team (Remote/Anywhere)

unlimited holidays - extra holidays - extra parental leave - long remote period allowed
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of Open Source software, Experience in software engineering and consultancy.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead the People Leads to develop the team
  • Work with other functions for strategic planning and project allocation
  • Manage a pool of Open Source Software consultants
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Collabora SME https://www.collabora.com/
51 - 200 Employees
About Collabora
We're a global consultancy, specializing in delivering the benefits of Open Source software to the commercial world. We enable our clients to develop the best solutions, whether writing a line of code, or shaping a longer-term strategic software development plan. By harnessing the potential of community-driven Open Source projects, and re-using existing components, we help our clients reduce time to market and focus on creating product differentiation. Since our founding in 2005, we've been at the forefront of Open Source technology, developing solutions that power today’s leading products across a number of industry segments, included in millions of devices worldwide. Whether its the Linux Kernel or LibreOffice, our expertise spans across all key areas of Open Source software development, from graphics, multimedia and web engines, to complete, integrated solutions. Our team of engineers and developers – nearly 100 strong – are among the most motivated and active Open Source contributors and maintainers around the world. They have a passion for technology and Open Source, a key part of our core values. When not working on client projects, Collaborans volunteer their time in their respective expertise domains and participate in the strategic planning of the Open Source projects they invest themselves into. From tailoring the latest Open Source technologies to your projects, to integrating Open Source methodologies into your organization or contributing your code back to the community, you can count on us to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of Open Source. Contact us today to see how we can work together.
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Job description

This role will oversee the people and operational management of the Open Source Software consulting team as we continue to hire and expand our team of Open Source Software consultants. This role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills who can engage with all other stakeholders in the business (Sales, Business Strategy Leads, Project Managers, Account Managers, Marketing, People Operations, Finance) and form quick and effective relationships with each.

Collabora is an Open Source Software consultancy specializing in bringing companies and the Open Source Software communities together. We combine years of Open Source Software leadership with an understanding of the challenges that businesses, non-profits and governments face.

Collabora brings deep technical expertise in system integration & architecture, graphics, XR, multimedia, web engines and communications to a number of market verticals, including mobile, IVI / automotive, set top box / smart TV and a range of other specialized embedded applications.

Collabora has the unique business model of enabling enterprises to leverage Open Source Software in their solutions. Having worked with notable industry leading companies in the automotive, aerospace and handset mobile verticals amongst many others, Collabora has established a broad customer portfolio.

Role Overview (accountability/responsibility):

Strategic Planning:
  • Work with other functions (Sales, Business Strategy Leads, Delivery, Finance and People Operations) in Collabora to predict and plan the team members’ profiles (number and skills) required to deliver clients projects
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions and budgeting processes to support the team’s growth and performance

    • Project Allocation:
  • Work with the Operations Manager and rest of the organization to:
  • Assign suitable Open Source Software consultants to on-going projects while soft-booking others for up-coming projects
  • Assist Project Managers and Business Strategy Leads with Open Source Software consultant selection by matching their skills to projects
  • Maintain a detailed and centralized team allocation plan to facilitate planning
  • Resolve day to day conflicts based on commercial priorities
  • Drive and maintain average utilization targets to deliver set business goals

    • Maintain a suitable pool of Open Source Software consultants to meet the needs of Collabora and ensure that Collabora has the right mix of skills in the right proportions:
  • Recruit, outsource, contract, coordinate to meet strategic plan needs
  • Carry out interviews/screenings of future Open Source Software consultants
  • Headhunt and source candidates which would otherwise be out of reach
  • Build an ecosystem of partners, agents, sole contractors who could be used to flex the organization at short notice or when commercially expedient

    • Create a high performing Open Source Software consultants pool:
  • Lead the People Leads to success in the management and development of the team:
  • Support the People Leads in resolving performance issues
  • Retain and develop top-tier talent within the team
  • Maintain a high bar for individual and team performance
  • Conflict management
  • Collaborate with other functions to carry out salary planning
  • Promote Collabora ideals and values
  • Develop a career structure and paths that support the growth of team members and implement succession planning for the Business Strategy Leads
  • Providing training opportunities (On-The-Job or taught) to maintain the skill profile of the team
  • Manage and align individual growth trajectories with team and business objectives
  • Own and drive the annual review and promotion process, providing insights and feedback to support career development within the team
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes openness, collaboration, learning, feedback, knowledge sharing, accountability and technical excellence
  • Address any conflicts or issues that arise within the team and facilitate constructive resolution

    • Critical Success Factors:
  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple critical functions for effective and efficient completion of tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Smooth and consistent operations via implementation and design of processes
  • Successful development of a world-class, efficient and scalable team
  • Commercial skills and financially savvy
  • Understanding of the intricacies of the software services industry (consultancies)
  • Ability to work in a global context and remote environment

    • Experience/Skills:
  • Understanding of Open Source, its value-add and position in the software industry
  • Understanding of Open Source engineers and communities, both motivation for individual developers and interactions between projects
  • Strong understanding of software engineering
  • Successful track record in software development capacity and utilization planning in a dynamic environment
  • Proven track record in driving for software engineering excellence and best practices
  • Ability to manage globally distributed teams in a consultancy environment
  • Coaching experience and process development skills:
  • Experience of fostering an inclusive and engaging team culture
  • Proven experience of identifying, retaining, nurturing, and acquiring top talent
  • Outgoing and engaging individual who is effective at building good working relationships with all levels of the organization
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Very solid English language skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to work and communicate in an online distributed environment


    • #LI-Remote

    Required profile

    Experience

    Industry :
    Computer Software / SaaS
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Hard Skills

    Recruitment StrategiesProcess DevelopmentProject PlanningConflict ManagementTalent Management

    Other Skills

    • Training And Development
    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Analytical Thinking
    • Strategic Planning
    • Open Mindset
    • Leadership
    • Collaboration
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