Head of R&D & Innovation — Industrial Software

Elisa Corporation; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elisa Industriq is seeking an experienced Head of R&D to join the Leadership Team and shape our technology and innovation agenda. You will guide product development, engineering excellence and strategic investments to align with customer needs and long-term growth.

You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to strengthen innovation, drive AI and data initiatives, and lead R&D leaders to deliver value across software, data and analytics.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in R&D, software development or technology management.
• Strong understanding of software development, product engineering and technology strategy.
• Ability to connect technology investments with customer and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop Elisa Industriq’s R&D and innovation agenda.
• Partner with business, product and technology leaders on strategic priorities and growth opportunities.
• Help shape technology strategies that strengthen customer value and competitiveness.
• Promote innovation, knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.
• Support practical adoption of AI, data and digital technologies.
• Lead, coach and develop R&D leaders and teams.
• Advise senior leadership on technology, innovation and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Software development

Technology strategy

Stakeholder management

AI / data analytics

Industrial software experience

Job description

Elisa Industriq is seeking an experienced Head of R&D to join the Leadership Team and shape our technology and innovation agenda. You will guide product development, engineering excellence and strategic investments to align with customer needs and long-term growth.

You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to strengthen innovation, drive AI and data initiatives, and lead R&D leaders to deliver value across software, data and analytics.