Lead and execute the multi-year product roadmap and New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle from concept through launch and sustainment
Oversee product verification, validation, regulatory compliance, testing, certifications, and quality standards
Manage sustaining engineering activities, including PCNs/ECOs, to optimize cost, product performance, and lifecycle management
Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, QA, and Executive Leadership to deliver roadmap commitments
Manage and develop product development and product verification teams, including resource planning and budget management
Provide top-level customer support and ensure timely resolution of critical issues
Establish scalable processes to improve time-to-market, product quality, and operational efficiency
Drive data-informed decision-making using analytics and AI tools
Engage periodically with end customers to understand pain points and translate insights into product improvements
Establish and track KPIs for NPI execution, product success, quality, and lifecycle performance
Report to the VP, Product Development
Requirements 10+ years of leadership experience in product development and/or an engineering environment
Robust expertise in end-to-end product development lifecycle management within IT hardware, electronics, or hardware/firmware environments
Experience with regulatory compliance, product testing, and quality standards
Strong data analytics capabilities and experience leveraging AI tools for decision-making
Deep understanding of IT hardware, electronics manufacturing, or related industries




Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level
Experience managing complex global supply chains and vendor relationships
Track record of improving time-to-market, product quality, and cost efficiency
Exposure to global regulatory frameworks and compliance environments
Business acumen, including business case development and commercial decision-making
Preferred: experience with PLM systems, PIM tools, and product verification/testing platforms
Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive leadership in product development and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, quality standards, and data-driven decision-making using analytics and AI tools. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and optimize product performance and time-to-market in IT hardware and electronics industries.
Highest-signal resume keywords Product Development Lifecycle Management
Regulatory Compliance
Data Analytics and AI Tools
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Global Supply Chain Management
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Product Verification
Quality Standards
Cost Optimization
Lifecycle Management
NPI Execution
KPI Tracking
Business Case Development
Commercial Decision-Making
IT Hardware Expertise
Electronics Manufacturing
Soft Skills Customer Support
Problem Resolution
Influencing at Executive Level
Industry Keywords Electronics
IT Hardware
Regulatory Frameworks
Compliance Environments
Tools & Technologies PLM Systems
PIM Tools
Product Testing Platforms

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📌 Director, Product Development (Ontario)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ontario