Director of Technical Solutions-Fire & Safety

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Director of Technical Solutions – Fire & Safety Summary

The Director of Technical Solutions will lead the strategic development, execution, and monetization of IDEX Fire & Safety’s connected digital platforms— Captium for Rescue Tools , Captium Firelink for OEMs and Apparatus , and the Elevate software ecosystem . This role owns the global roadmap for product management, software development, and business development across all regions, driving adoption of connected IoT solutions and maximizing value through multi-channel commercialization.

This leader will oversee cross-functional teams spanning software development, product, sales, and marketing, ensuring alignment between agile and waterfall methodologies. The role demands a visionary strategist and pragmatic executor who can translate industry needs into scalable, profitable solutions that transform how fire and rescue professionals operate.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Ownership & Industry Adoption

• Define and execute the global strategy for Captium and Firelink platforms across Rescue Tools, OEMs, and Apparatus.
• Drive industry-wide adoption through insurance, certification, and regulatory pathways.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with OEMs, municipalities, and regulatory bodies.

Software Development Leadership

• Oversee Elevate software development lifecycle, balancing agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Align software features with VOC, compliance, and performance benchmarks.
• Ensure modular architecture supports future scalability and integration with IoT platforms.

Global Business Development

• Lead global go-to-market strategy for connected solutions, including channel enablement, training, and fleet migration.
• Develop and execute monetization models across direct, OEM, and aftermarket channels.
• Identify and pursue new markets, applications, and revenue streams.

Product Management & Execution

• Own the digital product portfolio roadmap, including phase-in/phase-out strategies.
• Drive 80/20 optimization, complexity reduction, and product rationalization.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure delivery velocity and margin expansion.

IoT & Connected Solutions

• Champion the integration of IoT telemetry, diagnostics, and predictive analytics into Captium and Firelink platforms.
• Ensure data security, interoperability, and compliance across global deployments.
• Translate connected insights into actionable tools for end users and stakeholders.

Relationships & Authority

• Reports to: VP Products & Strategy Fire & Safety
• Direct Reports: Software Development Leads, Business Development Managers
• Key Interfaces: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, OEM Partners

KPIs for Success:

Metric

Global adoption rate of Captium & Firelink

Elevate software release velocity

Revenue from connected solutions

New OEM & municipal partnerships

IoT data utilization

Target

% of install base migrated

Year-over-year growth

On-time delivery vs roadmap

Strategic account acquisition

% of customers using analytics features

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, software development, or business development in industrial or safety markets
• BA/BS required. MBA preferred.
• Proven success in leading global teams and launching digital platforms
• Deep understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies
• Experience with IoT, SaaS, and connected hardware/software ecosystems
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $131,500.00 - $197,300.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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