Client Technology Software Engineering Inner Source Enablement Lead

The opportunity

Focus on leading the hands-on development of an inner-source operating model, building and maintaining capabilities for regional platforms and application consumption, and aligning technical teams with core principles and product roadmaps. Works with other departments to establish a design, technology, product development, vendor strategy and drives the development of relevant standards.

Your key responsibilities

• Implement Inner Source methodologies and practices across the Tax Platform & Product portfolio.
• Educate, train, and create a collaborative environment for internal stakeholders to adopt Inner Source practices, e.g. conducting internal webinars and community meetings to educate and engage stakeholders on best practices
• Drive best practices, governance, and engagement strategies to help internal talent drive more innovation and efficiency.
• Support development teams as they create and maintain capabilities for regional platforms and application consumption.
• Define roles and responsibilities for ‘contributors’ and ‘maintainers’, including setting guardrails, development best practices, roadmap evolution and prioritization. 
• Foster community growth with clear documentation and communication, especially for distributed teams across different time zones
• Guide the cultural shift required for transitioning to this model, particularly around documentation practices
• Help identify candidate projects for inner sourcing, and support execution
• Empower Regional Teams:
• Configure, integrate, and enhance platform capabilities
• Deliver client-centered innovations 
• Implement a federated model of development and governance
   

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, or related field preferred
• More than 10 years applied experience
• Extensive relevant experience in either an internal or external software or platform engineering role, or similar, with highly advanced technical knowledge in assigned specialism
• In-depth knowledge of Inner Source principles and methodologies within a platform-driven business.
• Experience as a technical lead or maintainer for a 20+ person Open Source community, with at least 3 years of experience growing the community and having a significant impact.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and innovation through collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Experience managing Open-Source or Inner Source projects e.g. under Linux Foundation or Apache Foundation.
• Proficient in applying and operationalizing Inner Source practices.
• Strong communication and training skills to engage and educate stakeholders.
• Capable of promoting a culture of collaborative innovation, encouraging regional teams to enhance the platform ecosystem.
• Skilled in managing the complexities of partnership models.
• Experience in establishing governance processes with multiple entities contributing and investing in the project and ensuring security and Quality Risk Management standards are achieved.
• Proven track record in breaking down silos to encourage peer-reviewed contributions and knowledge sharing.
• Strong capabilities in fostering transparency and mutual respect in decision-making.
   

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Microsoft
• TOGAF
• Zachman
• ITIL
• Cisco
• (ISC)2
• CEH
• SAFe
• PMI
   

What we look for

A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with ambition and passion
 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.