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Director of Product Management

» North America Head Office: Richmond, BC, Canada

Transoft Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in the development of CAD software for the AEC sector. Transoft’s line of productivity-driven, high ROI products are used by virtually every leading design and infrastructure organizations in North America, Europe and Australia-Asia. Its flagship product, AutoTURN, is now used in over 120+ countries and available in seven languages, making it the most widely used vehicle turn simulation program in the world. Transoft is driven to innovate and continually introduces new, time-saving design software to meet the growing demands from its audience of civil engineers, architects, and civil technicians specializing in transportation and infrastructure design. To support its world domination, it has offices in Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia, and is supported by many resellers in numerous countries on every continent.

About You

You bring a unique set of skills to the table. You have a P.Eng in Civil Engineering, a strongly developed business acumen, and experience in software development. You possess technical know-how and customer relationship skills. You can effectively communicate the needs of the engineering community to the rest of the team and in turn, demonstrate to the community of the amazing benefits of our software. You will be the champion and evangelist of our products. You are considered an expert in the transportation industry and people look up to you for that expertise.

About Your Role

You will be responsible to develop, implement, and maintain Transoft’s product strategy and its product roadmap. You will undertake market research, assess strategic requirements, and user needs in defining the optimal product plans. You will collaborate and coordinate with the software development team, the marketing and sales teams and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the company’s products. You will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and overseeing a group of product managers, engineers, technologists and technicians, while continuously participating in technical, software and business development and client management activities.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management

• Develop the product strategy and maintain the product family roadmap
• Define and prioritize product features and capabilities and work closely with development throughout the product lifecycle to ensure that the products developed are ones customers want to buy
• Conduct market research to remain current on industry trends and developments.
• Capture market needs and define requirements for capabilities, features, performance , interface design and promote product benefits, capabilities and value propositions through relationships with key customers
• Anticipate and resolve any problems arising that would cause missed product release deadlines, unsatisfactory levels of product quality, support services, etc.
• Update the revenue forecasts based on the proposed plans, once every three years, as a minimum.

Technical Research

• Assist with screening, guiding and conducting research on new product ideas and product upgrades
• Manage and lead technical research initiatives and initiating market research and market sizing exercises
• Write white papers, technical communiqués and assist in creation of user documentation and marketing collaterals
• Assist with field research tasks including data analysis and report writing
• Work with Transoft’s team of advisors to inject technical value in products

Business Development

• Seek new market opportunities within Transoft’s distinctive competence
• Work closely with network of external advisors, technical experts to assist in the product plans and to further the company’s goals.
• Create and maintain the business requirements/cases, identify and prioritize new business opportunities
• Assist Finance and Sales teams in establishing and achieving revenue goals, profit margins, and pricing strategies

Software Development

• Provide leadership in the preparation of vision statements, use cases, technical specifications and requirements documentation for use by Software Development
• Work closely with Development and QA teams to enhance software interface and usability
• Liaise with users prior, during and after product launch, including alpha and beta test phases

Sales & Marketing

• Conduct product webcasts and presentations and facilitate channel training for products
• Represent Transoft to customers through briefings, site visits, industry days, tradeshows, and other company-sponsored events
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams including sales, marketing, development, QA teams to drive product definition and successfully execute the product roadmap
• Involvement in developing the go-to-market strategy of products and ensuring that the sales team has all of the sales tools, collateral and programs necessary for market leadership
• Evangelize the products across internal and external stakeholder groups
• Analyze competitive strategies and tactics, and work with sales personnel to devise Transoft’s strategies, documenting competitive threats and related industry news

Reporting

This position will report to the President and CEO and will work very closely with members from Software Development, and Sales and Marketing teams.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 10+ years civil design experience
• 5+ years of popular civil design software experience
• Experience with Civil 3D, GeoPak, InRoads or other land development software in addition to AutoCAD and/or MicroStation are required
• Professional engineering designation – P.Eng.
• Formal business degree – MBA preferred
• Experience managing a team of technical personnel with diverse qualifications and experience
• Experience with project management
• Travel (30%) required

If you are bright, creative, and resourceful, and you want to make a real difference rather than be just another 'cog on the wheel', send your resume to janyne@transoftsolutions.com. NOTE: Include #PM270611-WS in the subject line or substitute the last two letters with “VSP” if responding to Vancouver Sun/Province newspaper or “GM” if responding to the Globe & Mail advertisement. Start your way to an exciting and rewarding career with a fast-growing company. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and a thrill-a-minute environment.

Software Developer

» North America Head Office: Richmond, BC, Canada

ABOUT US

Transoft Solutions is one of the world's leading software companies specializing in products for the engineering and architectural design community. Our practical and user-friendly software is used in over 100 countries around the globe by government agencies, consulting firms, and educational institutes.

We stand behind three building blocks for success: our Customers, our Products, and our People; and culture is a very integral part of our existence. From company-wide cruises, to weekend campouts, Transoft is anything but your ordinary technology company. We take every opportunity to enjoy and share the benefits of having large company ambitions and small company agility. But fun is one thing... our people care too! We are very involved in the global and local community through our Transoft Foundation, which supports charitable associations and their causes. Such is the vision of our Founder, and such is the Transoft way.

ABOUT YOU

You have the experience, drive and creativity in developing innovative and quality software product for a broad base of users. You have a practical knowledge of object-oriented design and implementation. You have programmed C/C++ with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other graphical platforms. You want to work with a group of dedicated software professionals and get on board with a fast growing, leading edge and competitive software company

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement CAD based software products for the engineering and architectural design communities
• Maintain, improve and re-invent existing company products
• Assist customer support, sales and marketing departments
• Work within an agile software development process contribute to the improvement of that process
• Collaborate with other stakeholders and be accountable to each other to achieve the project's vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering or related fields
• 1+ years experience in developing software for AutoCAD, MicroStation or other vector based graphical systems
• 2+ years experience in C/C++, MFC and .NET
• Working knowledge of UML, UI design, database schema and software life cycle tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Communicate well with product management and other stakeholders with diverse background
• Self motivated and driven to be successful in life.

If you are bright, creative, and resourceful, and you want to make a real difference rather than be just another 'cog on the wheel', send your resume to janyne@transoftsolutions.com. NOTE: Include #SD140111-WS in the subject line or substitute the last two letters with “VSP” if responding to Vancouver Sun/Province newspaper or “GM” if responding to the Globe & Mail advertisement. Start your way to an exciting and rewarding career with a fast-growing company. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and a thrill-a-minute environment.

Civil Engineering Technologist

» North America Head Office: Richmond, BC, Canada

Transoft Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in the development of CAD software for the AEC sector. Transoft’s line of productivity-driven, high ROI products are used by virtually every leading design and infrastructure organizations in North America, Europe and Australia-Asia. Its flagship product, AutoTURN, is now used in over 120+ countries and available in seven languages, making it the most widely used vehicle turn simulation program in the world. Transoft is driven to innovate and continually introduces new, time-saving design software to meet the growing demands from its audience of civil engineers, architects, and civil technicians specializing in transportation and infrastructure design. To support its world domination, it has offices in Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia, and is supported by many resellers in numerous countries on every continent.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide product training to both internal and external clients both onsite and through webcasts.
• Prepare and develop AutoCAD/Micro Station drawings and product training material.
• Assist Quality Assurance and Development team with new program release testing.
• Generate documentation in the form of technical issue notes, technical tips and best practices.
• Participate in providing solutions for the product knowledge base.
• Prepare and lead technical presentations for other Transoft departments (e.g. Sales, Marketing), designed to further improve technical capabilities of internal teams.
• Assist with technical research tasks as directed by supervisor
• Assist with field research tasks including data analysis
• Offer input during development phases, working closely with Development and QA teams to enhance software interface and usability
• As directed, offer input to Product Support Services (PSS) for clients requiring technical assistance
• Prepare vision statements, use cases, technical specifications and requirements documentation for use by Software Development
• Liaise with users prior, during and after product launch, including alpha and beta test phases
• Assist with applications and prototype testing
• Assist with technical writing and vetting of user documentation and marketing collaterals
• Assist with business case writing including carrying out competitive analysis required for new products

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or similar an asset
• 3-5 years experience in civil engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to contribute in a collaborative environment
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to successfully work under tight deadlines

If you are bright, creative, and resourceful, and you want to make a real difference rather than be just another 'cog on the wheel', send your resume to janyne@transoftsolutions.com. (NOTE: Include #PM261011-WS in the subject line) and start your way to an exciting and rewarding career with a fast-growing company. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and a thrill-a-minute environment.