Head of R&D

Elisa; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elisa Industriq seeks a visionary Head of R&D to join the Leadership Team and steer the technology and innovation agenda across industrial software, AI and data initiatives.

You will align product development and engineering excellence with strategic business priorities, guiding investments to maximize customer value and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in R&D or technology management.
• Strong understanding of software development and engineering strategy.
• Experience leading complex, international development environments.
• Ability to align technology investments with customer outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with AI, data or analytics is a strong advantage.
• Industrial software, manufacturing or telecom experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Software development

AI & analytics

Stakeholder management

International collaboration

Technology strategy

Job description

Finland, Sweden, Germany or Italy | Leadership Team role

Shape the future of industrial software innovation

At Elisa Industriq, we help industrial businesses improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability through advanced software and digital technologies. We are looking for an experienced and visionary Head of R&D to join our Leadership Team and shape our technology and innovation agenda.

In this role, you will help ensure that product development, engineering excellence and technology investments support customer needs, business priorities and long-term growth. You will work closely with business, product and technology leaders to strengthen innovation and create value through software, data and AI.

As Elisa Industriq continues its transformation journey, this role will contribute to developing capabilities, fostering collaboration and supporting the evolution of our technology and product landscape.

Your 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Extensive leadership experience in R&D, software development, engineering or technology management.
• Strong understanding of software development, product engineering and technology strategy.
• Experience leading complex, international development environments.
• Ability to connect technology investments with customer and business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with AI, data or analytics is a strong advantage.
• Industrial software, manufacturing or telecom experience is a plus.

Who You Are

You are a strategic, collaborative and commercially minded leader who balances long-term vision with execution. You build trust across organizational boundaries, inspire teams and translate technology opportunities into meaningful customer and business outcomes.