(Remote) Vice President of Research & Development
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About the Role
Harris Computer's Cayenta division is seeking a Vice President of Research & Development to lead AI-centric transformation of the core product suite and evolve a large engineering organization.
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Responsibilities
- Drive the AI powered transformation of the core product suite, translating AI capabilities into revenue generating or cost saving initiatives
- Own the execution of the corporate AI mandate within Cayenta, moving from activity to measurable P&L impact
- Accelerate the CayentaOne roadmap by championing AI assisted development practices
- Oversee the product strategy for Cayla, evolving it into a core, agentic AI platform
- Act as key technical advisor to the EVP and GM, translating complex concepts into business terms
- Manage the entire R&D P&L, balancing budget between market driven features, technical debt, and strategic AI investments
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a 70 person organization, aligning the team with AI first strategic goals
- Instill a sense of urgency and an agile, metrics driven approach to development
Requirements
- Proven track record as a trusted technology partner
- Demonstrated experience moving AI initiatives from ideation to live production with measurable P&L impact
- Deep, hands on experience leading multi year modernization of a mature, revenue generating enterprise software product
- High emotional intelligence with demonstrated success turning around or re energizing a change resistant engineering culture
- Financial acumen and understanding of how to run R&D with P&L discipline
- Candidates must hold a current, valid passport and be legally eligible to travel internationally
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Job Description
- Cayenta, a division of Harris, is seeking a Vice President of Research & Development.
- This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving AI centric transformation of the core product suite.
- The role requires balancing strategic multi year roadmap for CayentaOne platform with operational realities of a large install base.
- Remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US; travel required approximately 50%.
What Your Impact Will Be
- Drive the AI Powered Transformation: Own execution of corporate AI mandate, translate AI into revenue/cost savings.
- Accelerate CayentaOne roadmap by championing AI assisted development (AI DLC).
- Oversee product strategy for Cayla, evolving it into a core, agentic AI platform.
- Serve as Strategic Business Partner: Act as key technical advisor to EVP and GM.
- Own and articulate business case for technology roadmap.
- Lead Technical & Product Execution: Manage entire R&D P&L.
- Instill agile, metrics driven approach to development.
- Lead a Resilient Change Ready Team: Lead, mentor, and inspire a 70 person organization.
- Win trust of skeptics and foster culture of pragmatic innovation.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven track record as a trusted technology partner.
- Demonstrated experience moving AI initiatives from ideation to live production with measurable P&L impact.
- Deep, hands on experience leading multi year modernization of mature enterprise software product.
- High emotional intelligence with success turning around change resistant engineering culture.
- Financial acumen and understanding of running R&D with P&L discipline.
What We Can Offer
- 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits from first day.
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs.
- Lifestyle rewards.
- Remote work.
- Competitive base salary (CAD 130,000 CAD 200,000) plus bonus tied to business unit performance.
AI & Innovation Mindset
- Commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to improve work and drive business outcomes.
- Candidates should be comfortable using AI enabled technologies including copilots, chat based AI assistants, and automation tools.
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