Directeur de la pratique Shopify

About the Position

Directeur de la pratique Shopify

Location: Montreal, Canada

Why Valtech?

At Valtech, we are advisors, visionaries, creatives, and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead. We are global.

Opportunity

At Valtech, you will find an environment conducive to continuous learning, tangible impact, and professional growth. Whether you are developing new digital solutions, challenging conventional wisdom, or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will contribute to transforming industries.

We are proud of:

• Our work and the innovation we encourage
• Our values: "share, dare, care"
• A corporate culture that promotes creativity, diversity, and autonomy
• Our global structure without borders, allowing for seamless collaboration

Proficiency in English is required, as the role involves regular communication with clients and colleagues outside of Quebec.

Role

Please note that we only accept applications from candidates in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec for this position. For candidates based in Quebec, proficiency in English is necessary, as the role involves collaboration with teams located in the rest of the Americas and occasionally in Europe.

This is a leadership role within our Shopify practice, focused on capability development, revenue growth, and delivering top-notch commerce solutions.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy, sales, and delivery, collaborating with clients to design transformations while developing and supporting high-performing teams. From crafting go-to-market strategies to overseeing the delivery of complex programs, your impact will be both commercial and technical. You combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach-stepping directly into key projects when necessary to define solutions, support teams, and maintain the excellence of delivery.

As the Director of Practice, you will be responsible for the growth, positioning, and delivery excellence of our Shopify practice.

You will be required to:

• Step directly into projects when necessary to guide architecture, unblock teams, and ensure the highest level of delivery quality
• Define and evolve our Shopify strategy, offerings, and differentiators
• Drive revenue growth through new business development and existing account expansion
• Act as a strategic advisor at the executive level to clients, aligning commerce solutions with their business objectives
• Oversee solution architecture and delivery quality across all mandates
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of architects and engineers
• Collaborate with sales, account management, and delivery teams to increase our impact

This role requires a balance between hands-on architectural leadership and executive presence, with a strong focus on client success, innovation, and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Practice Director for Shopify, taking responsibility for capability development, delivery standards, and overall growth
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Shopify, composable commerce, and headless architectures
• Lead the design of complex solutions covering digital storefronts, integrations, and enterprise systems
• Drive sales and pre-sales activities, including solution definition, estimations, and proposal preparation
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and potential clients
• Ensure delivery excellence by guiding teams to guarantee on-time, on-budget, and high-quality deliveries
• Implement best practices in architecture, development, and DevOps
• Support and mentor solution architects, technical leads, and senior engineers to strengthen practice capabilities
• Develop strong partnerships with Shopify and its ecosystem partners
• Contribute to informed leadership and market positioning to increase Valtech's visibility in the digital commerce domain

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must possess the following essential qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Practice Director, Lead Architect, or Senior Management role in the digital commerce domain
• Deep expertise in Shopify (strong experience with Shopify Plus is highly preferred)
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated experience in revenue growth, managing pre-sales activities, and client account development
• Extensive experience in client interaction, including collaboration with C-level stakeholders (executive management)
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and tangible business value
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary and distributed teams in a consulting or agency environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Commerce or other enterprise commerce platforms
• Experience in composable commerce, headless architectures, and cloud-native architectures
• Experience in integration with ERPs (SAP, D365, NetSuite) and middleware solutions (Boomi, Celigo, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models and application lifecycle management (ALM) tools
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Experience with digital experience platforms (Digital Experience Platforms), such as Optimizely and AEM

If you do not possess all the mentioned qualifications or have gaps in your background, we encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize the richness of talents and value the plurality of perspectives and the thirst for learning.

Commitment to Inclusion

We design experiences that suit everyone-and it starts with our teams. At Valtech, we are committed to building an inclusive culture where every individual feels supported to grow, thrive, and achieve their goals. Regardless of your background, you have a place. Explore our Diversity and Inclusion site to learn more about our actions towards a more equitable Valtech.

Benefits and Advantages

This is a full-time position in Quebec, Canada.

Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits program, effective after three months of continuous service:

• A comprehensive insurance plan, with the option to choose the module that best suits your needs-Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Depending on the selected module, the employer can contribute up to 80% of your coverage. This plan includes short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dialogue via Sun Life gives you access to virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a comprehensive mental health support program.
• A Personal Expense Account of $500, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym subscriptions, public transport passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
• A pension plan in which Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. DPSP vesting is completed after 24 months of service.
• Access to a flexible vacation program according to Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, including 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount for the rest of the year.
• Personal technology reimbursement-$30/month offered to each employee from day one.
• We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible hours throughout the year, so you can enjoy sunny Friday afternoons-provided your weekly hours are completed.

Recruitment Process

Once your application is submitted, our Talent Acquisition team will review it within a few days. If your skills and experience match the position, we will contact you for the next steps.

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We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate it in your application or inform your Talent Partner.

About Valtech

Valtech is an innovation and experience company dedicated to offering a better way to experience the world. By combining expertise, sectors, and cultures, we help brands create value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we support the transformation of major companies such as L'Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and many others.

At Valtech, transformation is not just talk. We make it happen. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we cultivate an environment where every talent can flourish, evolve, and innovate.

Ready to imagine the future? Join us.

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