Position: Head, Strategy and Business Development Reports to: Vacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy.

Job Summary / Overview: The Head, Strategy and Business Development plays a central role in shaping CENGN’s strategic direction and driving its evolution, accelerating commercialization and technology adoption for Canada’s innovation economy. This position combines strategic foresight with business development leadership, linking market intelligence, partnership development, and execution to deliver tangible, measurable results for CENGN and the ecosystem we serve. As a key advisor to the President & CEO, this role will lead the design and delivery of CENGN’s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and national priorities across 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and defence innovation.

This role also focuses on building and leading a high-performing business development team, strengthening member engagement, and enabling cross-functional collaboration so strategy, execution, and partnership development work together to enhance CENGN’s reputation across the ecosystem. Lead the annual and multi-year strategic planning cycle in close partnership with the CEO, ensuring priorities are grounded in market reality, financial sustainability, and CENGN's mission Track competitive, regulatory, and technology shifts, particularly in 5G, cloud, AI, and digital infrastructure and translate these into actionable strategic recommendations Identify and evaluate current revenue streams, partnership models, and market opportunities that advance CENGN's path to long-term sustainability Business Development Lead, mentor,



and grow the Business Development team, setting clear direction while empowering individual ownership Identify and pursue sustainable revenue opportunities, including 3rd party testing, training, and commercial services Lead and manage business development pipeline activity with discipline; Stay current on industry trends and engage CENGN's broader ecosystem through events, social channels, and sector initiatives 10–15 years of progressive experience in the Information and Communications Technology or digital infrastructure sector ~ Demonstrated track record in business development.

Experience leading or significantly contributing to strategic planning in a technology-driven organization ~ Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset ~ Commercial acumen paired with genuine strategic thinking, you understand both the numbers and the narrative ~ Comfortable operating with ambiguity and in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities ~ High emotional intelligence.Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Office, and presentation platforms Bachelor's degree with either a Business or Technology focus, or equivalent experience; MBA or advanced degree an asset This role does not include leadership of the Marketing function. The expectation is strategic clarity, high performance teams and team cohesion, and revenue results. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.

Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information.

📌 Head, Strategy And Business Development (Ottawa)
🏢 CENGN - (Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks)
📍 Ottawa