BRP Inc.

Leader, Software Product Development Process Transformation - Connected Vehicles

BRP Inc.$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 12+ years in software development.
  • Significant experience in process definition or transformation.
  • Deep understanding of product development lifecycle and engineering interactions.
  • Proven track record in process improvement and organizational transformation.
  • Familiarity with modern software development and continuous integration practices.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills for aligning multidisciplinary teams.
  • Accountable for delivery with a focus on achieving transformation objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement new software product development processes for centralized software delivery.
  • Align working methods across software, systems, architecture, integration, and validation teams.
  • Drive implementation of software engineering best practices and requirements management.
  • Promote adoption of methodologies and tools enhancing quality and cross-team collaboration.
  • Establish and execute the transformation roadmap within the Connected Vehicle group.
  • Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess development process quality and efficiency.
  • Train and support teams in adopting new processes and change management strategies.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus based on company financial performance.
  • Generous paid time away.
  • Pension plan with collective saving opportunities.
  • Fully paid industry-leading healthcare.
  • Flexible work schedule with summer variations by department.
  • Holiday season shutdown for work-life balance.
  • Access to educational resources and discounts on BRP products.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Connected Vehicle Engineering Director, the Leader, Software Product Development Process Transformation is responsible for evolving the practices, processes, methods, and tools supporting the design, development, integration, and validation of connected vehicle solutions.

In an environment where software is a strategic component of BRP products, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of software engineering practices while ensuring their seamless integration into the overall product development lifecycle. Working closely with software, systems, architecture, integration, validation, and project management teams, you will help enhance product quality, delivery predictability, and organizational efficiency.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Define and roll out new software product development processes tailored to a centralized group delivering software solutions across all product lines.
  • Align working methods across software, systems, architecture, integration, and validation teams.
  • Drive the implementation of software engineering best practices, requirements management, integration, and validation.
  • Promote the adoption of methodologies and tools that improve quality, efficiency, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Establish the transformation roadmap and lead its execution within the Connected Vehicle group, ensuring consistency and compatibility with product line engineering teams' practices.
  • Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the maturity, efficiency, and quality of development processes.
  • Train, coach, and support teams and managers through change management and the adoption of new practices.
  • Support initiatives related to automation, software quality, and continuous improvement.

YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; 12+ years of relevant experience in software development, including significant experience in process definition or transformation.
  • A strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and cross-disciplinary engineering interactions.
  • Proven experience in process improvement, organizational transformation, or operational excellence.
  • Knowledge of modern software development, quality assurance, and continuous integration practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills to align multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision.
  • Clear accountability for delivery and drive to achieve transformation objectives.

ASSETS THAT WILL SET YOU APART:

  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and DevOps platforms (CI/CD pipelines).
  • Experience in connected vehicles, embedded systems, or the automotive/powersports industry.
  • Experience managing multi-product projects within an engineering environment.

Do you have other skills? Tell us what makes you unique and why you would be a great addition to the team.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let's start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
  • Annual bonus based on the company's financial results
  • Generous paid time away
  • Pension plan
  • Collective saving opportunities
  • Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:
  • Flexible work schedule
  • A summer schedule that varies by department and location
  • Holiday season shutdown
  • Educational resources
  • Discount on BRP products

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About BRP Inc.

BRP Inc. is a Canadian company that designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. The company's products include Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Manitou boats, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems, and Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles, and recreational aircraft. BRP was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec.
Learn more about BRP Inc.
Size
19,500 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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