(Remote) Vice President of Research & Development

Harris Computer Systems Corporation

Job Overview

Location

52 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• 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 a Strategic Business Partner
• Act 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.
• Lead Technical & Product Execution
• 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.
• The Profile We’re Looking For
• 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.
• What we can offer
• 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!
• A Challenge with Impact: This is a difficult and complex role. Success will fundamentally change the trajectory of the business unit and have a visible impact on our P&L.
• Autonomy & Accountability: You will have the autonomy to run your organization, with full accountability for its performance and outcomes.
• Compensation: The compensation package includes a competitive base salary ($130,000 - $200,000 CAD), a bonus structure tied to business unit performance.

🎯 Requirements

• A 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 the multi-year modernization of a mature, revenue-generating enterprise software product.
• 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards
• Remote work and more!

Skills & Technologies

Remote

$130k-200k

Degree Required

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About Harris Computer Systems Corporation

Harris Computer Systems Corporation is a Canadian enterprise software provider focused on vertical-market solutions for public sector, utilities, healthcare and education. Through more than 120 operating divisions, it acquires and operates specialized software companies, offering products for ERP, utility billing, public safety, student information, and healthcare information systems. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Harris serves over 100,000 customers across North America, delivering scalable, on-premise and cloud-based software and ongoing support services.

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