About the Position

Shopify Practice Director

Montreal, Canada

Why Valtech?

We’re advisors, visionaries, creative, 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.

The Opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking, or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

The work we do and the innovation we drive
Our values of share, care, and dare
A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity, and autonomy
Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The Role

Please note, we are only accepting applicants from the provinces of Ontario and Québec for this role. For Québec-based candidates, fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of Americas and occasionally in Europe.

This is a leadership role within our Shopify practice, focused on scaling capability, driving revenue, and delivering best-in-class commerce solutions.

You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, sales, and delivery, partnering with clients to architect transformation while building and mentoring high-performing teams. From shaping go-to-market strategy to overseeing complex program delivery, your impact will be both commercial and technical. You balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach-engaging directly in key projects when needed to shape solutions, support teams, and maintain delivery excellence.

As a Practice Director, you are accountable for the growth, positioning, and delivery excellence of our Shopify practice.

Responsibilities

Step in hands-on within projects when needed to guide architecture, unblock teams, and ensure the highest quality of delivery
Define and evolve our Shopify strategy, offerings, and differentiators
Drive revenue growth through new business development and account expansion
Act as an executive-level advisor to clients, aligning commerce solutions to business outcomes
Oversee solution architecture and delivery quality across engagements
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of architects and engineers
Partner cross-functionally with sales, account, and delivery leadership to scale our impact
This role requires a balance of hands-on architectural leadership and executive presence, with a strong focus on client success, innovation, and business growth.

Requirements

Must Have Qualifications

Proven experience in a Practice Director, Principal Architect, or senior leadership role within digital commerce
Deep expertise in Shopify (Shopify Plus strongly preferred)
Strong commercial acumen, with experience driving revenue, leading pre-sales, and growing client accounts
Extensive client-facing experience, including C-level stakeholder engagement
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value
Experience leading cross-functional, distributed teams in a consulting or agency environment

Nice to Have Qualifications

Experience with Adobe Commerce or other enterprise commerce platforms
Background in composable commerce, headless, and cloud-native architectures
Integration experience with ERPs (SAP, D365, NetSuite) and middleware (Boomi, Celigo, etc.)
Familiarity with Agile delivery models and ALM tools
Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
Experience working with Digital Experience Platforms (Optimizely, AEM)

We Offer

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

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

A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs-Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
A retirement plan where 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. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.
Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee offered on day 1.
We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons-provided your weekly hours are completed.

Commitment to Reaching All Kinds of People

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive, and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow, and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

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Shopify Practice Director

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