QNX- Director, Core Product Engineering Operations

BlackBerry Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Core Product Engineering Operations, where you will shape the future of embedded systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead a new team, driving operational efficiency and fostering collaboration across diverse functions. Your expertise in product management and software development will be crucial as you influence the company’s growth and market positioning. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry. If you are passionate about driving change and have a knack for strategic communication, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large software teams and operational efficiency.
• Strong stakeholder management and team direction capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency initiatives and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate with project teams for delivery accuracy and quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Product/Program management

Project management

Operational efficiency

Functional Safety

Cybersecurity Software Development

Creative problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

JAMA

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

QNX is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools, providing expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems. We are the embedded experts. BlackBerry QNX offers time-tested foundation software, including deterministic microkernel real-time operating systems (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware, and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems.

QNX software is trusted by more than 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in 255 million vehicles globally. Our foundation products are pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, AUTOSAR adaptive support, and middleware solutions—from acoustic management to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS)—to accelerate development and meet Start of Production (SOP) dates.

Are you the person we are looking for?

As the Director of Core Product Engineering Operations, you will contribute directly to the vision and implementation of end-to-end product delivery and optimization strategies. This is a new role where you will build out a new team, reporting directly to the VP, Core Product Engineering, and being an integral part of the Engineering leadership team.

Why join QNX?

• Industry Leader: Be part of a company powering the next generation of critical embedded systems and shaping the future of safe and secure technology.
• Impactful Work: Build a new organization under the VP that will influence the company’s growth, market positioning, and financial success.
• Innovation & Growth: Join a team that thrives on innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with talented professionals across diverse functions and contribute to a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth.

In this cross-functional role, you will:

• Serve as a strategic information conduit between Product Management and Core Product Engineering
• Drive operational efficiency initiatives
• Ensure effective inter-domain communication and information sharing
• Contribute to process improvements and delivery metrics
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure delivery accuracy, traceability, quality, and product features
• Coordinate with multiple development organizations and our development operations on tooling standards and strategies
• Represent the Core Product Engineering Organization in marketing and sales efforts
• Gather and articulate data related to the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Provide data-driven feedback and guidance to improve the SDLC

You will have extensive experience in:

• Effective communication across large development organizations
• Product/Program and Project management
• Thought leadership and team direction, with strong stakeholder management
• Operational efficiency in large software teams
• Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Software Development Lifecycle management
• Creative problem solving, resilience, and influencing skills
• Requirements management tools (JAMA/DOORS/Enterprise Architect)
• Data analysis and modeling
• Driving accountability in cross-functional software teams

If you love driving change, we want to hear from you!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

For more information, visit our website.

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company providing enterprises and governments with IoT security solutions. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is committed to safety, cybersecurity, and data privacy, leading in AI, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. Join us at an exciting time! For more info, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

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