Head of Research and Development

Join us in Shaping the Future of Finance with intelligent AP and P2P Automation Software!

Join our successful team and get the opportunity to lead the charge in shaping the future growth of our company’s technological advancements.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a passionate, and experienced technology leader with the capability to propel our cutting-edge AP and P2P software Suite into a new phase of growth, worldwide.

The role’s purpose is to drive technological development and foster innovation, ensuring a successful commercialization of the eye-share software suite, and to lead and motivate a team of over 30 high-performing resources.

At the core of your position is the responsibility to organize, implement, and carry out long-term plans, manage and inspire the R&D team and staff, and handle important operational decisions on a daily basis.

An important part of the role is to ensure that our goals are reflected in the product development and technical operations, both from a strategic and operational perspective.

Additionally, the position plays a pivotal role as an ambassador to effectively communicate new innovations, trends, and product development plans, both internally and externally.

The role is part of Eye-share’s management team and reports directly to the CEO.  

In this recruitment process, we are collaborating with Mosaique Headhunting, who are handling the process for us. Feel free to contact Cecilie Kleppe at +47 41243220 for a chat.

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and business development:

• Develop and implement R&D long-term strategies, operational plans, and roadmaps in collaboration with the management team.

• Ensure that product development activities align with the company’s business objectives, goals, and market demands.

Team leadership and development:

• Build, lead, and motivate a high-performing R&D team.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for recruiting new staff and developing team members.

Technological development and innovation:

• Lead the development of new products, processes, and technologies at a strategic level.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within the organization to promote innovation and efficiency.
• Work closely with sales and marketing to understand customer needs and align overall product development accordingly.

Budget and resource management:

• Develop and manage the R&D department’s budget.
• Optimize resource utilization to maximize ROI on research and development activities.
• Report progress and results to management.

Qualifications and Personal Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, or a related field.
• Experience in product development, project management, and leadership.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate and drive a team towards common goals.
• Innovative thinking with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex projects.
• Commitment to a culture of success through recognition and innovation.
• Strong communication skills to inspire and motivate teams, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and to communicate trends, new innovations, and product plans, to the market.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, both written and verbal.

A significant chance for the right person to

• make a meaningful impact on the software industry.
• get the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• stay at the forefront of technological advancement in AP and P2P software
• collaborate with a talented team of skilled professionals.
• be part of a rapidly growing organization and successful company