Vice President (R&D)

Vice President, Research and Development (R&D)

Drive AI innovation. Lead end-to-end product development. Build a world-class R&D organisation.

We are seeking a visionary yet hands-on VP of R&D to lead our AI-driven product innovation and shape the company’s long-term technology road map. This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced builder who can turn ideas into polished, deployment-ready products while developing a high-performance R&D team.

• Strategic Leadership: Define, develop and execute the R&D strategy to support the company’s long-term vision, growth and innovation objectives.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor and develop the R&D team. Recruit and develop team leaders, provide regular feedback and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Demonstrate strong, patient leadership that promotes teamwork and cooperation with no room for ego-driven behavior.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage the R&D budget, allocate resources and ensure projects stay within budget and on schedule.
• Product Development: Oversee all stages of product development - from concept to implementation across software and AI-driven technologies. Demonstrate proven end-to-end development leadership with strong emphasis on rigorous testing, product refinement and polishing before deployment. Share insights on challenges faced throughout development to ensure high-quality, field-ready products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as Marketing and Sales to ensure product success and alignment with market demands.
• Innovation and Market Awareness: Stay current on industry trends, technological advancements and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge. Demonstrate creative problem-solving by finding workarounds, exploring alternative approaches and proposing new ideas to overcome challenges and keep innovation moving forward.
• Performance and Compliance: Ensure all R&D initiatives meet quality standards, regulatory requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to lead, influence and collaborate with diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Deep technical knowledge in AI, data platforms or relevant technological fields with strong understanding of product development processes.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously from planning through execution.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive R&D leadership, including experience as VP or Head of R&D with hands-on involvement in product innovation and development.

• Lead the R&D vision of a growing AI-driven technology organisation.
• Build and shape a next-generation product suite with real market impact.
• Work with a talented team in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.