Full-Time

Managing Director

Systems Engineering

Posted on 7/16/2025

WillowTree

WillowTree

1,001-5,000 employees

Mobile app development, design, strategy

Compensation Overview

CA$200k - CA$250k/yr

+ Annual Performance Bonus

Toronto, ON, Canada + 2 more

More locations: Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid

Category
Consulting (1)
Requirements
  • Ten or more years of relevant leadership and team management experience within a top-tier management consultancy or global and publicly traded enterprise with a focus on business process transformation, custom application development (front-end and back-end), and large-scale project management.
  • Leads the line of business for midsize to large consultancy (i.e., Office, industry, etc.).
  • Leadership experience in technology consulting, project management, and executive partnerships.
  • Clear and tested experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing profit and loss responsibilities.
  • Proven track record of managing transformation projects in areas such as enterprise application development, integration, and cybersecurity.
  • Deep understanding of business modernization, process design, automation, and integration technologies.
  • Experience with enterprise systems, application development, and support in complex environments.
  • Familiarity with the latest trends in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and process automation.
  • Track record of being a dynamic decision-maker and having adaptiveness in a quickly changing environment.
  • Deep knowledge of customer experience strategies and digital transformation.
  • Exceptional leadership and people management skills, inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with strong business acumen.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing profit and loss and driving profitable growth.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex ideas effectively to C-level and Executive audiences
  • A collaborative leader who can work across multiple teams and regions to deliver seamless transformation solutions for clients.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and guide the strategy for Business Operations Modernization practice, with a focus on scaling and enhancing our application development, business process, PMO, and integration services, aligning with market and emerging industry trends.
  • Define and evolve offerings and delivery models to stay ahead of market demands.
  • Lead the growth and development of the BOM services practice, cultivating an environment where engineering at scale meets efficiency, driving both team and client success.
  • Ensure alignment with broader digital services goals and the strategies of adjacent practice areas such as enterprise applications, QA/QE, and cloud engineering.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure that transformation efforts deliver maximum value.
  • Ensure that the delivery of services consistently meets the highest standards of quality and value.
  • Work closely with sales and account teams to identify and secure new business opportunities that align with TELUS Digital's vision and service offerings.
  • Lead efforts to introduce new, innovative solutions and services that drive value for clients and differentiate TELUS Digital Solutions in the marketplace.
  • Ensure the successful execution of transformation projects, overseeing application development, process design, cybersecurity, and integration efforts.
  • Cultivate an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and high performance, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that integrate with other service offerings.
  • Balancing the needs and strategic approaches across a varied client portfolio while maintaining a high standard of bespoke service.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of professionals across multiple geographies, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Continuously enhance service offerings by integrating new technologies, automation tools, and methodologies that align with client needs.
  • Represent TELUS Digital as a thought leader in the industry by contributing to discussions on modernization, automation, and process transformation.

WillowTree helps brands build and grow mobile and digital products. The company guides clients from mobile strategy to launching and growing mobile apps, websites, OTT apps, and voice tech, all through an integrated team that covers strategy, product design, development, testing, launch, and growth. How it works: clients receive strategic guidance aligned with real-world costs and timelines, then WillowTree executes across the product lifecycle—from digital product strategy and design to end-to-end development and ongoing growth initiatives. How it differs: a senior, cross-disciplinary team that operates at the strategic level while delivering concrete, implementable plans and hands-on build work, and a portfolio that includes major Fortune 500 brands. What it aims to achieve: help clients realize the potential of evolving mobile technologies by delivering practical, scalable mobile and digital products that reach users and drive growth.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charlottesville, Virginia

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • TELUS International acquisition in January 2023 adds global scale and AI expertise.
  • Integrates ChatGPT into Vocable AAC app on September 28, 2023, advancing conversational AI.
  • Grows to over 1,000 experts across 13 studios in US, Canada, Brazil, and Europe.

What critics are saying

  • TELUS bureaucracy slows WillowTree's agile decisions, alienating specialized clients.
  • Offshore rivals like Toptal undercut $150–$199/hr rates by 40–60%.
  • Post-acquisition cultural clashes drive talent exodus to Huge Inc.

What makes WillowTree unique

  • WillowTree bridges consumer UX with enterprise-grade mobile security for Fortune 500 brands.
  • Leads in field solutions, loyalty programs, payments, and connected devices expertise.
  • Acquired PoaTek in 2021 and Maark on September 15, 2021, expanding engineering capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Share Purchase Plan

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