Senior Advisor, Software Operating Model & Transformation

Senior Advisor, Software Operating Model & Transformation

Summary

Location : Various Locations (Remote + Travel) OR (Hybrid - if located near a client office)

Day Rate : Negotiable

Duration : 6-8 Months

Availability : ASAP

About the Client

My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments.

Their technology powers more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel. Join a global technology leader enabling mission-critical operations across the aviation ecosystem — from airports and airlines to border agencies and ground operations.

The organisation is advancing through a strategic transformation, evolving from a traditional infrastructure-driven company into a modern, world-class software enterprise.

To accelerate this shift, we are seeking a seasoned Senior Advisor to help define, embed, and operationalise the capabilities, culture, and governance required for a truly software led organisation.

You will work closely with the Executive Management Team and senior leaders across the business to shape how product, engineering, data, and platform functions operate in the future.

About the Role

Job Summary :

This role is suited to a highly experienced software-native leader — someone who has operated at COO / CPO level in a scaled software company or who has advised large technology organisations on operating model transformation.

You will define the target software operating model, shape leadership capabilities, modernise governance and performance frameworks, and help build the structures and habits required for product-led execution at scale.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Define the Target Software Operating Model

• Assess organisational maturity across product, engineering, data, platform and delivery capabilities.
• Recommend structures, governance models and talent strategies that support software scalability and innovation.
• Provide benchmarks, frameworks and design principles inspired by modern high performing software organisations.

2. Strengthen Software Capabilities Across Leadership & Teams

3. Modernise Governance, Reviews & Performance Metrics

4. Improve the Business–Technology Operating Interface

5. Embed Software Maturity Across the Organisation

What we are looking for Required Skills & Experience :