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Valtech

Global digital transformation and design consultancy

Directeur de la pratique Shopify

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of enterprise technology leadership experience in a consulting firm, systems integrator, or agency, including at least 3 to 4 years of experience specifically with Shopify Plus or a comparable enterprise commerce platform.
  • Deep, hands-on expertise with Shopify Plus, including Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Markets Pro, B2B features, headless/composable commerce architectures, and the Shopify app ecosystem.
  • Strong command of the enterprise commerce technology ecosystem around Shopify Plus, including ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), enterprise search engines (Elasticsearch, Algolia), customer data platforms (Segment, mParticle, Salesforce Data Cloud), PIM, OMS, and payment platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience participating in or leading business opportunities, requests for proposals, and client solution-design discussions, including leading the technical narrative in competitive sales processes.
  • Experience building, leading, and developing distributed technical teams, including recruiting, mentoring, retaining senior talent, and establishing a culture of technical excellence.
  • Ability to communicate and manage stakeholders effectively with executive, technical, and commercial audiences.
  • Shopify Partner, Shopify Developer, or Shopify Plus certification, or ability to obtain one within six months of hiring.
  • A certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud (GCP) Solutions Architect, TOGAF, SAFe, PMP, or equivalent demonstrating recognized expertise in technology platforms and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead architecture models and best practices for enterprise Shopify Plus deployments, including headless/composable commerce, Shopify Functions, Markets Pro, and B2B features.
  • Lead the design of end-to-end commerce ecosystems integrating Shopify Plus with adjacent enterprise systems, including ERP, enterprise search, CDP/CRM, PIM, OMS, and payment gateways.
  • Evaluate new Shopify platform features and developments, then turn them into client-ready solutions and internal reference guides.
  • Serve as the practice’s technical authority on feasibility, scalability, and integration strategy for Shopify Plus engagements.
  • Oversee technical delivery of enterprise Shopify Plus solutions across global, multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality, performance, and client satisfaction at scale.
  • Establish governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and key performance indicators suited to the pace and complexity of commerce platform projects.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point and actively remove obstacles faced by delivery teams.
  • Build, retain, and develop a high-performing team of Shopify architects, engineers, and solution leads by setting clear expectations, creating career paths, and fostering technical excellence.
  • Lead the technical narrative throughout the sales process, participating in discovery workshops, solution development, estimates, architecture design, and proposal preparation for Shopify Plus opportunities.
  • Partner with business development and account management teams to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities in existing Shopify Plus engagements.
  • Act as a credible senior technical reference in client discussions, building trust, managing expectations, and positioning the practice as a strategic partner.
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with Shopify partner and alliance teams to secure access to new programs, beta features, and co-selling opportunities.
  • Coach and support Shopify architects, technical leads, and engineers globally, investing in their professional development and career progression.
  • Implement Shopify-specific certification and skills-development programs and create learning paths to keep the team current with platform innovation.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and develop solution guides, case studies, and reusable architecture assets to accelerate project delivery and sales activity.
  • Maintain or improve combined team utilization above 70% across Shopify Plus engagements.
  • Ensure all practice members earn at least one Shopify Partner or Shopify Developer certification within 12 months.
  • Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, and maintainability of delivered Shopify Plus solutions, measured through client satisfaction scores and post-launch performance indicators.
  • Contribute to an annual unweighted Shopify commerce sales pipeline of at least $8 million, targeting more than $3 million in new clients or major expansions.
  • Maintain at least 50% individual billable utilization while balancing practice-development and sales responsibilities.
  • Achieve practice retention above 85% and maintain at least two internal candidates ready for promotion each year.

About the Company

Valtech

Global digital transformation and design consultancy

Valtech is a global business transformation agency that offers digital strategy, design, and engineering services. It works by pairing strategic advisory with hands-on technology implementation to build and optimize digital experiences, platforms, and data-driven capabilities across areas like experience design, commerce, and data and AI. Valtech differentiates itself with a network of 80+ offices in over 25 countries, a client roster of blue-chip brands, and growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions backed by BC Partners. Its goal is to help clients transform their business models and customer experiences at scale in the digital era.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1993

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