Director of Software Engineering - Campbell Global

The Executive Director - Timberland Technology & Data will lead the modernization and scaling of Campbell Global technology platform, with an initial focus on rebuilding the core valuation system and integrating it with vendor and internal systems. This hands-on leadership role is based in Portland and reports to the Head of CG Technology. The Executive Director will drive efficiency, scalability, and data integrity, partnering closely with stakeholders in valuations, operations, investment, and finance.

Campbell Global, a J.P. Morgan Company, is a worldwide investment manager focused on timberland. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the firm has more than four decades of experience in forest management and timberland investing and has managed over 5 million acres globally on behalf of pension funds, foundations, family offices and other institutional investors.

We integrate on-the-ground forest management expertise with institutional investment discipline to deliver performance, responsibly manage natural resources, and support climate and biodiversity goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement core technology solutions, contributing directly in Java development, code reviews, and cloud-native engineering.
• Lead the modernization of the valuation system, including integration with upstream vendor systems and internal databases.
• Oversee database management, optimization, and scaling to support growing data and operational needs.
• Apply AI and advanced analytics to improve system efficiency, data quality, and business insights.
• Drive internal development projects, focusing on workflow automation and seamless integration with vendor platforms.
• Collaborate with technology, operations, and data teams to deliver high-quality, reliable systems.
• Serve as a key partner to stakeholders in valuations, operations, investment, and finance, translating business needs into actionable technology requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and key decisions clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Set vision and direction for technology initiatives aligned with CG's business strategy and growth objectives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing, inclusive engineering team.

• 10+ years in software engineering leadership, with direct people management and hands-on technical contributions.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), database management, and workflow automation.
• Experience architecting and implementing scalable, cloud-native solutions; familiarity with AI and analytics tools.
• Proven ability to lead modernization projects, including system re-writes and complex integrations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially with valuations, operations, investment, and finance teams.
• Excellent communication and influence skills; able to drive alignment across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to talent development and building a healthy, high-performing team culture.
• Portland-based, with regular in-office presence required.

• Experience in timberland, forestry, or natural resource investments.
• Experience in investment management or financial services.
• Familiarity with vendor systems relevant to forestry operations, GIS, and fund accounting.

• Experience in timberland, forestry, agriculture, or other natural resource investments, particularly in an institutional context.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:
  • Timberland or forestry operations systems (e.g., logging / harvest management, weigh-scale / LIMS, inventory systems),
  • GIS tools (e.g., Esri/ArcGIS) and spatial data workflows,
  • Fund accounting / performance platforms and data warehouses.
• Prior work with climate / carbon-related revenue streams or ESG-linked investment metrics, particularly in the context of forestry and natural capital.
• Experience in private markets or alternatives (real assets, infrastructure, real estate, private equity) and familiarity with typical fund structures and reporting.