VP, AI-Driven R&D & Product Strategy

Harris Computer; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture for growth

Health benefits

Employee development programs

Global reach

Purposeful careers

Career development programs

Job summary

Harris School Solutions invites a strategic leader to serve as Vice President, Research & Development for the FINS division. You will own the AI-enabled product roadmap, mentor a 40+ person team, and guide AI-driven capabilities across K12 finance, HR, and administrative workflows.

The role demands strong people leadership and hands-on software development experience. You will align product strategy with enterprise requirements, enforce responsible AI practices, and collaborate with executive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience leading software development teams.
• P&L experience required.
• Portfolio management of multiple products/tech stacks.

Responsibilities

• Translate business goals into actionable development plans and AI roadmap.
• Drive AI-enabled product capabilities for K12 finance, HR, and admin workflows.
• Lead cross-office and remote teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

Skills

Leadership

P&L experience

Portfolio management

AI-assisted development

Agile methodologies

Team building

Tools

AI platforms

LLM integration

Copilot/agentic tooling

Job description

Harris School Solutions invites a strategic leader to serve as Vice President, Research & Development for the FINS division. You will own the AI-enabled product roadmap, mentor a 40+ person team, and guide AI-driven capabilities across K12 finance, HR, and administrative workflows.

The role demands strong people leadership and hands-on software development experience. You will align product strategy with enterprise requirements, enforce responsible AI practices, and collaborate with executive