Strategic Accounts Director

Syntronic; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Strategic Accounts Director, where you will provide technical leadership, engage with top-tier clients, and lead innovative projects in telecom, automotive, and healthcare sectors. This role requires extensive experience in product development and customer interface, making a significant impact on technology advancements. If you're ready to shape the future, apply today!

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in HW/SW Engineering.
• 7+ years leading teams in HW/SW product development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Lead proposal and quotation exercises, ensuring accurate estimates.
• Engage in customer meetings to showcase Syntronic's capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in HW/SW Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Join Syntronic: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future

At Syntronic, we set industry trends by partnering with visionary companies and innovative minds. Our projects span telecom advancements, automotive tech, healthcare innovations, and industrial automation, making a tangible impact in technology. Be part of something extraordinary!

Who are we?:

Syntronic is a global leader in electronics, electro-mechanics, and software design and development. We are a community of innovators working on projects that define the future, including communication systems, autonomous vehicles, and IoT solutions. Your work will make a real difference.

What we're looking for:

We seek individuals eager to:

· Collaborate with top-tier clients on transformative projects.

· Engage with industry leaders

· Innovate from concept to completion with high standards.

· Gain international experience on global projects.

· Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that supports new ideas.

· Explore sectors like telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and industrial automation.

We are specifically seeking an experienced Strategic Accounts Director, reporting to the VP of Strategic Engineering and Business Development. This role involves leading customer engagements, developing complex engineering proposals, and guiding design development teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product development, customer interface, and leading HW/SW solutions.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Participate in product requirement documentation with System Architects.
• Engage in customer meetings to showcase Syntronic's capabilities.
• Define product specifications and architecture with customer teams.
• Lead proposal and quotation exercises, ensuring accurate estimates.
• Promote Syntronic's services to potential clients.
• Ensure development teams understand and deliver on requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance offerings and market reach.
• Participate in detailed design reviews.
• Assist in hiring top talent in functional areas.
• Understand product development processes for HW and SW.
• Research and advise on new capability investments.
• Identify and resolve risks to project success.

What you need to get the job done

• Degree in HW/SW Engineering or related field, with at least 15 years of experience.
• 7+ years leading teams in HW/SW product development.
• Direct design experience in telecom or networking products.
• Experience with Windows/Linux development environments.
• Knowledge of cloud solutions like AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Strong understanding of design development processes.
• Proven ability to work with partners and suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration and influence.
• Experience in budgeting, project requirements, and business case development.
• Ability to document plans and proposals effectively.

What will make us REALLY love you

• Experience in customer-facing technical leadership roles.
• Ability to support business development through technical presentations.
• Experience in quoting and estimating HW and SW projects.
• Background in systems engineering integrating HW, SW, mechanical, and testing disciplines.
• Understanding of cost and manufacturing principles.
• Experience in talent acquisition for technical roles.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI/ML, automotive electronics, telecom infrastructure.
• Involvement in strategic planning or capability investments.

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What you’ll love about us:

Our employees are our greatest asset. We foster innovation, collaboration, and growth, supporting diversity and creativity worldwide.

Ready to Shape the Future with Us?

If you’re ready to advance your career and make a real impact, apply today and start your journey with Syntronic—where your ideas can truly make a difference.