This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President of Research & Development based in Canada. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a technology organization through AI-driven transformation and product innovation. You will lead a large engineering organization while balancing long-term strategic initiatives with the operational needs of a mature product portfolio. The role focuses on modernizing software platforms, accelerating development practices, and delivering measurable business impact through technology. Working closely with executive leadership, you will translate complex technical strategies into business outcomes and growth opportunities. You will drive cultural change by building a pragmatic, innovative, and accountable engineering environment. This is a high-impact opportunity for a technology leader who combines strategic vision, business acumen, and hands-on experience transforming enterprise software organizations. \n

Accountabilities: The Vice President of Research & Development will lead the technology strategy, engineering transformation, and product evolution while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include: Leading the AI-driven transformation of the R&D organization by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accelerate delivery, and create measurable business value. Translating AI capabilities into revenue-generating initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and strategic technology investments. Driving the modernization of a next-generation enterprise platform through AI-assisted development practices and improved engineering workflows. Overseeing product strategy and evolution, including the development of intelligent AI-powered capabilities that strengthen market differentiation. Acting as a strategic technology advisor to executive leadership by connecting technical decisions with business priorities and financial outcomes. Building and communicating business cases for technology investments while collaborating with Sales, Professional Services, Support, and other business functions. Managing the R&D organization’s financial performance, including budget allocation across product development, technical debt reduction, and strategic initiatives. Establishing metrics-driven development practices that improve velocity, predictability, and software quality. Leading, mentoring, and developing a large engineering organization while aligning teams with strategic goals. Creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and adaptability. Supporting organizational change by building trust, engaging teams, and guiding employees through transformation initiatives. Leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve workflows while maintaining appropriate security and compliance standards. Requirements: The ideal candidate is a business-focused technology executive with proven experience leading complex software organizations, driving innovation, and delivering measurable results. Required qualifications and skills include: Demonstrated experience as a senior technology leader, VP of Engineering, R&D leader, or similar executive role. Proven ability to move AI initiatives from concept to production with measurable business impact, including revenue growth or cost reduction. Extensive experience modernizing mature, revenue-generating enterprise software platforms. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle improvements, engineering operations, and technology strategy. Experience managing large engineering organizations and leading teams through significant cultural or operational change. Strong business acumen with experience connecting technology investments to financial outcomes and organizational goals. Experience managing R&D budgets and operating with P&L discipline. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executives and translate technical concepts into business value. High emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to build trust, motivate teams, and navigate complex environments. Strategic mindset combined with practical execution skills and a focus on measurable outcomes. Curiosity and willingness to adopt AI tools, automation technologies, and innovative approaches to improve business performance. Ability to travel approximately 50% as required, including international travel. Benefits: The role offers a competitive executive package and the opportunity to lead meaningful transformation within a technology-driven organization. Benefits include: Remote work flexibility across Canada. Competitive compensation package with a salary range of $130,000–$200,000 CAD, plus performance-based incentives. Three weeks of vacation and five personal days. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits from the first day of employment. Employee stock ownership opportunities. RRSP/401(k) matching programs. Lifestyle rewards and additional employee benefits. Significant autonomy and ownership over strategic initiatives and organizational outcomes. Opportunity to directly influence business growth and technology direction. Collaborative environment focused on innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement.

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