Vice President of Research & Development

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Remote work flexibility across Canada.Full-TimeVp
Salary$130,000–$200,000 CAD, plus performance-based incentives
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Job Details

Required Skills
Artificial IntelligenceStrategy

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience as a senior technology leader, VP of Engineering, or R&D leader.
  • Proven ability to move AI initiatives from concept to production with measurable business impact.
  • Extensive experience modernizing mature, revenue-generating enterprise software platforms.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) improvements and engineering operations.
  • Experience managing large engineering organizations and leading teams through organizational change.
  • Strong business acumen with experience connecting technology investments to financial outcomes.
  • Proven experience managing R&D budgets and operating with P&L discipline.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust and motivate teams.
  • Strategic mindset with practical execution skills focused on measurable outcomes.
  • Willingness to adopt AI tools and innovative approaches to improve performance.
  • Ability to travel approximately 50% as required, including international travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the AI-driven transformation of the R&D organization to improve efficiency and business value.
  • Translate AI capabilities into revenue-generating initiatives and strategic technology investments.
  • Drive the modernization of enterprise platforms using AI-assisted development practices.
  • Oversee product strategy and the development of intelligent AI-powered capabilities.
  • Act as a strategic technology advisor to executive leadership connecting technical decisions to business outcomes.
  • Manage R&D financial performance and budgets, including technical debt and strategic investments.
  • Establish metrics-driven practices to improve engineering velocity, predictability, and software quality.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a large engineering organization while fostering a culture of accountability.
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to optimize workflows while maintaining security and compliance.
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