Job Description
About Valiantys
Join Valiantys and be part of something extraordinary!
At Valiantys, we’re not your typical Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner – we’re the force behind awe-inspiring, game-changing solutions, meticulously designed for Atlassian’s suite of software products.
We’re the pioneers in delivering cutting-edge team collaboration and productivity tools. Think of us as the rocket fuel that powers organizations, propelling them to unparalleled heights of success and efficiency!
Now, envision yourself embarking on an exciting journey with Valiantys and Atlassian, where innovation knows no limits, and your contribution takes centre stage.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a Practice Director – Enterprise Service Management (ESM) to lead the regional implementation and evolution of our ESM Practice strategy.
Working closely with the Global Head of Practice, you’ll be responsible for embedding the global practice strategy within the region while ensuring consulting excellence, delivery quality, commercial performance, and the continued development of our ESM solutions and intellectual property.
You’ll lead and enable a high-performing team of Principal Consultants and Product Owners, act as a senior advisor to strategic clients, strengthen our partnership with Atlassian, and work closely with Sales, Delivery and Marketing to bring repeatable, scalable solutions to market.
This is a leadership role at the intersection of consulting, people, commercial performance and solution innovation, with a particular focus on accelerating the development and adoption of ESM and AI-enabled solutions.
Purpose & Responsibilities
Practice Leadership
Drive the ESM Practice strategy within the region and represent the Practice with key clients, Atlassian, and partners.
Build a high-performing Practice community, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent adoption of standards and best practices.
Own regional Practice performance, including capabilities, skills development, and the ESM shadow P&L.
Delivery Excellence
Oversee complex and strategic engagements, ensuring delivery quality, feasibility, and alignment with client outcomes.
Act as a senior advisor to strategic clients and provide oversight on key engagements when required.
Partner with Delivery Management to anticipate capacity, skills, and enablement needs.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop Principal Consultants and Product Owners, setting clear objectives and fostering high performance.
Manage team priorities and capacity while supporting individual development and career progression.
Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and retention of key Practice talent.
Sales Support
Support complex and strategic opportunities, ensuring solutions, SoWs, and delivery models are viable and aligned with Practice standards.
Drive adoption of the ESM solution catalogue and reusable components through pipeline reviews and deal assurance.
Partner with Sales to improve delivery efficiency, client value, and commercial performance.
Product & Solution Ownership
Own the regional lifecycle and development of ESM solutions, reusable IP, and AI-enabled capabilities in alignment with the global Practice strategy.
Act as design authority and drive adoption of repeatable solutions across Consulting, Sales, and Delivery.
Ensure continuous improvement of the portfolio through delivery insights and collaboration with other Practices.
Your Team and Partners
You’ll operate at the centre of our regional ESM ecosystem and collaborate closely with:
Head of Delivery in region – your line manager
Global Head of Practice – your dotted-line manager
Principal Consultants – your direct reports
Product Owners – your direct reports
Delivery Management – capacity planning and delivery excellence
Sales – pipeline, deal assurance, and solution positioning
Marketing – go-to-market and product marketing
People & Culture – recruitment, development, and people management
Global Partner Manager – Atlassian and strategic partner alignment
Head of Solutions – solution lifecycle and portfolio alignment
Do you have what it takes to be our future Practice Director – ESM?
You are an experienced Professional Services or Consulting leader with a proven track record of leading teams and complex engagements in a technology environment.
You combine strong people leadership, commercial acumen, and client-facing expertise with the ability to turn strategy into scalable solutions and measurable outcomes.
You have a strong understanding of Enterprise Service Management, with Atlassian and Jira Service Management experience considered a strong advantage. You thrive in an international environment and are fluent in English.
Experience within the Atlassian ecosystem and its ESM portfolio, particularly Jira Service Management, would be a strong advantage.
If you’re an inspiring leader who can connect strategy, people, delivery, commercial performance, and solution innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
This role can be based remotely anywhere in the United States or Canada and requires occasional international travel. We offer a flexible working environment designed to support both collaboration and work-life balance.
Why Join Valiantys?
Our team members are our greatest asset and we work hard to ensure that Valiantys is not only a great place to work, but also a platform for you to grow.
Sense. We’re committed to giving you the level of information you need to make sense of your assignments. You will witness the impact of your actions.
Training. We will provide you with the necessary time and budget to help you develop your skills and continue to build your career.
Flexibility. We understand that life is all about balance and we offer you the flexibility and support to help you maintain balance across the different pillars of your life.
If you’re ready to lead with impact, scale our ESM capabilities, develop the next generation of Valiantys solutions, and shape the future of our Practice, join us and make your mark at Valiantys!
Valiantys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to personal background, identity, or beliefs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
