Head of Software, Strategy

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS is currently working in partnership with H2

Safety to hire a Head of Software Strategy & Growth.

In June 2025, H2

Safety became a part of SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company – and a world leader in sustainability. As part of SGS, H2

Safety is working towards globally advancing operational safety, digital transformation, and ESG performance across industries, including oil and gas, mining, transportation, utilities, renewables, and government. Our success and approach are deeply rooted in building authentic relationships and addressing community concerns transparently, allowing us to also excel in Indigenous and government relations.

The Head of Software is responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and operational oversight of H2’s software business. This role will ensure that H2

Safety's software offerings are technically robust, market-relevant, and aligned with the company’s overall objectives. The successful candidate will manage software sales and business development efforts, oversee product development direction, and oversee the software team’s operations to drive innovation, scalability, and revenue growth. This role requires a leader who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring the company’s software solutions are both technically sound and commercially successful.

• Develop, implement, and manage the annual departmental business plan in alignment with corporate objectives and targets established by the Board of Directors (BOD). The business plan must include:
  • Revenue forecasts (monthly and annual):
    Collaborate closely with Finance and Sales to ensure accuracy and attainment. Responsible for monitoring and addressing any variances to the approved revenue plan.
  • Expense forecasts (monthly and annual):
    Manage departmental spending against approved budgets and revenue performance. Implement proactive measures to correct deviations.
  • Profitability / Operating Ratio (monthly and annual):
    Ensure optimal profit margins through balanced cost control, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage initiative-specific business plans (e.g., new product development, product and process improvements, commercialization efforts). Track performance against milestones and ROI targets.
• Maximize SR&ED and other funding opportunities by ensuring eligible development efforts are properly documented and claimed as part of the departmental business plan.
• Align departmental staffing to meet the needs of approved business and initiative plans. Resource levels and skill sets must support strategic objectives—not vice versa. Proactively identify gaps and make recommendations to ensure the department remains capable of delivering on plan commitments.

• Establish and oversee formal product management processes, including roadmap governance, release planning, and lifecycle management to ensure alignment between development priorities and market demands.
• Work with the development team to ensure that development best practices are balanced between business goals and software maintainability.
• Collaborate with the software development team to ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.
• Oversee the technical roadmap, prioritizing features based on customer needs, market trends, and business impact.
• Lead the identification and implementation of AI-driven automation opportunities to improve system intelligence, predictive capabilities, and customer value.
• Ensure compliance with Emergency Management/ICS standards, product management best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate to ensure adherence to SOC II and data residency requirements, working closely with IT, the development team and security partners to maintain continuous compliance across environments.
• Drive the adoption…