(Remote) Vice President of Research & Development

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving the AI-centric transformation of our core product suite and the evolution of a large, tenured engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive the AI-Powered Transformation
• Own the execution of the corporate AI mandate within Cayenta, moving the organization from activity to measurable P&L impact.
• Translate AI capabilities into revenue-generating or cost-saving initiatives. You will be accountable for the business case and ROI of our AI investments.
• Accelerate the CayentaOne roadmap by championing and implementing AI-assisted development (AI-DLC) practices to modernize our legacy stack faster.
• Oversee the product strategy for Cayla, evolving it from a feature into a core, agentic AI platform that becomes a key competitive differentiator.
• Serve as the key technical advisor to the EVP and GM, translating complex concepts into business terms to inform executive decision-making.
• Own and articulate the business case for the technology roadmap, defending strategic priorities with executive peers in Sales, Professional Services, and Support.
• Manage the entire R&D P&L, balancing the budget between market-driven features, managing technical debt, and strategic AI and platform investments.
• Instill a sense of urgency and an agile, metrics-driven approach to development, improving velocity and predictability without sacrificing quality.
• Lead a Resilient Change-Ready Team
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a 70-person organization, assessing talent and structure to align the team with our AI-first strategic goals.
• Win the trust of skeptics and create a path forward for a tenured team, fostering a culture of pragmatic innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

The profile we are looking for includes:

• A proven track record as a trusted technology partner.
• Demonstrated experience moving AI initiatives from ideation to live production with measurable P&L impact.
• You must be able to articulate how you have used AI to either grow revenue or reduce costs.
• Deep, hands-on experience leading the multi-year modernization of a mature, revenue-generating enterprise software product.
• You have the "scar tissue" to prove it.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with demonstrated success turning around or re-energizing a change-resistant engineering culture.
• Financial acumen and an understanding of how to run R&D with P&L discipline, preferably within a company with a similar operational model to Harris.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this role include:

• A current, valid passport and legal eligibility to travel internationally.
• Experience working in a remote role, with approximately 50% travel required.
• Salary range: $130,000 - $200,000 CAD / $91,000 - $141,000 USD.

Skills

The skills required for this role include:

• An AI & Innovation Mindset.
• Ability to leverage emerging technologies to improve workflows, solve problems, and increase efficiency.
• Comfortable using AI enabled technologies, including copilots, chat based AI assistants, and automation tools, as part of their everyday work while maintaining appropriate judgment, security, and compliance standards.

Benefits

Benefits offered include:

• 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment.
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs.
• Lifestyle rewards.
• Remote work and more!

Pay

Compensation: The compensation package includes a competitive base salary ($130,000 - $200,000 CAD), a bonus structure tied to business unit performance.

Schedule

This is a remote role welcoming candidates anywhere in Canada and the US.