Cayenta, a division of Harris; is seeking a Vice President of Research & Development who brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical prowess. This position calls for adept management and project management capabilities, a visionary approach to product development, financial insight, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of the agile process. As the VP of R&D, you'll be at the forefront of driving continuous innovation. Your responsibilities include enhancing existing products, seamlessly integrating newly acquired products into our corporate portfolio, and ensuring the smooth incorporation of third-party solutions with Harris' product offerings. This role is not just about managing processes; it's about leading and inspiring a diverse team of product managers, engineers, architects and more across multiple the US and Canada, working on various products. Your role as a highly motivated self-starter and team player will be pivotal. With a focus on both team and client success, as well as the efficiency of business operations, you will guide and motivate a team of 60-70 individuals. Holding P&L responsibility and forecasting for your team, you'll not just lead but also empower, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence within Cayenta. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure. This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US. Travel is required as needed, approximately 25-50%. Candidates must hold a current, valid passport and be legally eligible to travel internationally. This includes either passport based visa exemption or possession of any required travel visas for entry into Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Salary: 130K - 155K 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 while prioritizing progress over perfection, particularly on two door decisions. Leading a multidisciplinary R&D organization spanning Product Management, Engineering, Cloud, Security & Compliance, and AI Operations. Evolving the R&D organization through business transformation, leveraging artificial intelligence to drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term growth. 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. 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 Cayenta 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 Cayenta customer base and the internal Cayenta 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 product and/or people management experience. 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 Technology and/or Artificial Intelligence Scrum Master and/or PMP Certification Experience with product modernization and transformation projects 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! About Cayenta: Cayenta is a leading provider of enterprise resource management solutions in the local government, utility and financial industries. Cayenta’s products, services and customer relationships provide the foundation for continued innovation and growth. About Harris: Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses. #LI-remote At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.