The VP of R&D at NorthStar is a hybrid business / technical position and requires a blend of management and project management skills, product vision, financial savvy, excellent communication skills, and understanding of the agile process. The Vice President of R&D is responsible for a continuous flow of product research and innovation leading to the improvement of existing products, incorporation of newly acquired product sets into the current list of corporate assets, and integration of third-party solutions with Harris’ product sets. As the VP of R&D, the ideal candidate will be responsible for inspiring a diverse team of developers located in multiple offices throughout the US and Canada and across multiple products.
The VP of R&D is a highly motivated self-starter and team player; with a focus on team and client success, and business operations efficiency. The candidate will manage and inspire a team of between 20-30 people and holds P&L responsibility and forecasting for their team.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada or USA.

What your impact will be:

• Translating business goals & product requirements into actionable development plans.
• Ensuring that development projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Strategic planning, direction and control of product development activities; as well as technical input into the overall business strategy.
• Managing both onsite & offshore development teams.
• Proactively nurturing and building channels of communication across business units to ensure collaboration and achievement of organizational goals.
• Providing technical direction and guidance for all product development needs throughout the organization.
• Continually evaluating the organizational structure and current technology as a means to enhance productivity and implementing appropriate changes.
• Communicating industry trends and emerging new technologies that can provide the organization with an advantage.
• Managing strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers.
• Conceive, develop, and drive all critical product road map offerings to position the NorthStar division for long term success and minimize attrition risks from competitors who claim to have a more complete product .
• Be an effective liaison between the NorthStar customer base and the internal NorthStar departments (i.e. Sales, Professional Services and Support Services).

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or relevant experience.
• 10+ years of management experience at the product or people level.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; communicating clearly and comprehensively to senior executives and technical experts.
• Organization and time-management skills, with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent team player able to manage and prioritize work for self and staff.
• Advanced analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.

What would make you stand out:

• Background in Cloud Environment and VMware
• Scrum Master Certification
• PMP certification

About us:
NorthStar Utilities Solutions
is a unique company that has served the utility community in North America and the Caribbean for more than 40 years. Our team members have enabled us to have continuous growth and innovation. We pride ourselves on delivering impressive customer service and standing apart as an industry leader. We are looking for people who are avid problem solvers, crave challenges, embrace technology and grasp complex ideas

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