Head of Technology - Power Systems & Automation (ID#5031)

New Value Solutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national IT consulting company is seeking a Head of Technology in Winnipeg, MB. This leadership role involves spearheading innovation in power systems and guiding product development across hardware and software domains. The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience in the electrical automation sector and strong leadership skills to collaborate with various departments. This position requires a local presence in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of total experience in technology/product development, particularly in the power systems sector.
• Minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership or managerial capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of power systems, including substation automation and protective relays.
• Ability to define long-term product and technology roadmaps aligned with market needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to define product direction.
• Oversee the evolution of existing product lines to meet industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire technical teams while fostering innovation.

Skills

Technical acumen in power systems engineering

Leadership skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge of embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Head of Technology - Power Systems & Automation (ID#5031)

Head of Technology - Power Systems & Automation (ID#5031)

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New Value Solutions , a national IT consulting company, is seeking a Head of Technology for one of our established clients in the electrical and industrial automation sector based in Winnipeg, MB. This leadership role reporting to the COO and will be responsible for spearheading innovation and guiding product development initiatives across hardware, firmware, and software domains.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical acumen in power systems engineering and a proven ability to align product vision with market and customer needs. You will collaborate across departments to drive new product initiatives while enhancing existing technologies to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.

Local presence in Winnipeg, Manitoba is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Applications Engineering, and Product Management to define product direction based on market trends and industry innovation.
• Drive conceptualization, feasibility analysis, and technical definition of multi-disciplinary product development projects.
• Oversee the evolution and upkeep of existing product lines to meet industry standards and technological advancements.
• Define technical project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with broader business strategies.
• Act as a key stakeholder throughout product development, ensuring timely and strategic delivery of product features.
• Estimate and secure necessary resources, including budget, personnel, and technical skillsets, for successful execution of development initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships essential to the success of technology-driven projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

7–15 years of total experience in technology / product development, particularly within the power systems or electrical manufacturing sector.

Minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership or managerial capacity.

In-depth knowledge of power systems, including substation automation and protective relays.

Experience in embedded systems development (firmware and hardware).

Proficiency with SCADA systems and protocols such as IEC 61850.

Strong leadership, team-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ability to define long-term product and technology roadmaps aligned with market needs and regulatory changes (e.g., NERC, IEEE, IEC).

Identify opportunities for innovation—such as integrating AI / ML for fault detection or predictive maintenance.

Demonstrated ability to translate technical insights into business and product outcomes.

If you have the necessary expertise and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ID : #5031

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering, Product Management, and Information Technology

Industries

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Utilities

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