(Remote) Director Research & Development

MediSolution; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits from

Employee stock ownership & RRSP/401k

Lifestyle rewards

Remote work and more!

Job summary

Harris is seeking a Director of Research & Development to drive the technical direction of product development and the R&D roadmap. The role requires leadership across multiple teams, budget oversight, and close collaboration with executive leadership to align with strategic business goals.

The position is remote for candidates in Canada or the US, with 1–2 travel trips per year to South Korea. Fluency in English and Korean is essential, and passport readiness is required for international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Bilingual in English and Korean.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for product development and R&D initiatives.
• Set KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Own the technology roadmap and resourcing plan.
• Mentor and coach R&D team members.
• Lead end-to-end project management across teams.

Skills

Software development

Project management

Leadership

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelors or Diploma in CS/Engineering

Job description

Harris; is seeking a Director Research & Development

This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US. Travel is required as needed, approximately 1-2 trips per year to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Preference will be given to candidates who can work in Korean Standard Time timezone. This role requires Bilingual English and Korean. Salary: 100K - 140K

AI & Innovation Mindset

We are committed to leveraging emerging technologies to improve how we work, serve our customers, and drive business outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to actively adopt and leverage AI tools to improve workflows, solve problems, and increase efficiency. Candidates should be comfortable using AI enabled technologies, including copilots, chat based AI assistants, and automation tools, as part of their everyday work while maintaining appropriate judgment, security, and compliance standards.

What your impact will be:

• Provide technical direction and guidance for all product development and support services needed throughout the organization.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of R&D initiatives and provide regular reports and updates to senior management.
• Own the technology roadmap that outlines the strategic direction for product development.
• Manage the allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and infrastructure.
• Manage, mentor and coach R&D team members.
• Lead end-to-end project management activities across the team, from planning through delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Own R&D planning, execution tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
• Act as the primary interface the R&D team and the executive leadership team.
• Provide input on the R&D strategies, goals and objectives to align with business priorities and drive innovation in software development.
• Collaborate with the executive team on the financial operations of the department, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring a positive return on investment.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Bilingual English and Korean.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing people and leading cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance delivery accountability with people leadership responsibilities.
• Flexibility to travel for on-site visits to the R&D office as needed.

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 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.

Harris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (1)-613-226-5511 or at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.