Global Head of Custom Development

Global Head of Custom Development (m/f/d) Join to apply for the Global Head of Custom Development (m/f/d) role at Primion Location: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium Job Description Primion Technology is a global solution provider and market leader in Converged Security Solutions and Workforce Management . For more than 30 years, we have supported around 4,000 satisfied customers worldwide who rely on our certified solutions every day. From consulting and planning to development, installation, maintenance, and support, a team of over 470 dedicated experts works passionately to meet the highest standards. Build what customers need. Scale what the product becomes. Lead a global Custom Development organization that designs, builds, and delivers product-adjacent custom solutions, integrations, and extensions — responsibly, profitably, and in a way that strengthens core product adoption. You combine deep technical credibility with strong operational and financial discipline and thrive in complex enterprise environments? Then join our team and apply today on a Remote‑working basis as Global Head of Custom Development (m/f/d) . Key Responsibilities Define service catalog (custom builds, integrations, accelerators, migrations) and qualification rules. Implement intake, scoping, and estimation standards; stage‑gate delivery lifecycle. Set delivery methodology (Agile/SDLC), architecture guardrails, and reusability policy (accelerators/IP). P&L: utilization, margin, backlog health, revenue recognition hygiene. Establish engagement governance with PMO: risk, quality, change control. Create a global staffing model (onshore/nearshore/offshore); partner & subcontractor strategy. Ensure secure coding, compliance, and supportability; transition criteria to CS/Support. Feedback loop to Product for patterns worth productization. Success Metrics Services revenue and gross margin vs. plan; utilization %. On‑time/on‑budget delivery; CSAT/PSAT per project. Reuse rate/IP library growth; reduction in bespoke re‑builds. Attach rate to new product deals; time‑to‑go‑live. % projects transitioned with zero‑critical defects and documented runbooks. Job Requirements Key Qualifications 12–15+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services, Custom Development, or Engineering Services within enterprise software environments. Proven success building and scaling global delivery teams (onshore, nearshore, offshore) with strong financial accountability. Solid enterprise architecture and integration background, able to assess feasibility and guide solution design at scale. Strong commercial and operational mindset, with experience owning services P&L, utilization, and margin. Experience managing partner and subcontractor ecosystems. Deep understanding of secure, compliant delivery in complex or regulated customer environments. Strategic, execution‑focused leader with a customer‑centric approach. Your Benefits What makes working with us great? Impact: Shape and scale a global Custom Development organization that directly influences customer success, product adoption, and company growth. Your decisions will have visible, long‑term business impact. Innovation: Operate at the intersection of custom engineering and product strategy, turning complex customer needs into scalable, reusable solutions that inform future product innovation. Excellence: Build a high‑performing, quality‑driven delivery organization with clear standards, strong governance, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Growth: Lead at global scale, expand your executive leadership footprint, and work closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Sales, and Customer Success. Collaboration: Partner with diverse, international teams across regions and functions to solve complex enterprise challenges together. A modern working environment: Flexible, remote‑friendly setup supported by modern tools, clear ownership, and outcome‑focused leadership. Benefits: A company pension scheme and capital‑forming benefits, as well as offers on occupational and company medical topics. Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application Questions? Please call Anna Hallmeier on 07573 952 228. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Business Development and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr