This is a newly createdstrategic leadership opportunity focused on leading the end-to-end product development lifecycleacross a global portfolio. The Director, ProductDevelopment,willplay a pivotal role inimproving time-to-market,strengthening product quality,and ensuringregulatorycompliancewhile aligning execution with evolving business priorities.
Reporting to the VP, Product Development, this leader will translate strategy into action-partnering cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Quality Assurance to deliver high-impact outcomes. The role requires strong operational leadership, cross-functional influence, and the ability to build scalable processes that support growth and innovation.
What you willbe responsible for:- Lead and executethemulti-yearproduct roadmap andNew Product Introduction (NPI)lifecycle from concept through launch and sustainment.
- Oversee product verification, validation, and regulatory compliance, including testing, certifications, and adherence to quality standards
- Managesustaining engineeringactivities includingproduct changes (PCNs/ECOs) tooptimizecost,product performance,andproduct lifecycle management
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain,Sourcing,QA, and Executive Leadership to deliver on roadmap commitments.
- Manage and develop teams across product development and product verification, includingresource planning andbudgetmanagement
- Provide top level customer support andensure timelyresolutionof critical issues
- Establishscalable processestoimprove time-to-market, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Drive data-informed decision-making,leveraginganalytics and AI tools toidentifyopportunities and solve complex product challenges.
- Engage periodically with end customers to understand pain points and translate insights into product improvements.
- Establish and track KPIs related to NPI execution, product success, quality, and lifecycle performance.
Essential Qualifications:- 10+ years of leadership experience in product developmentand/or engineering environment.
- Strongexpertisein end-to-end product development lifecycle management withinIThardware,electronicsor hardware/firmwareenvironments.
- Proven experience with regulatory compliance, product testing, and quality standards.
- Strong data analytics capabilities and experienceleveragingAI tools for decision-making
- Deep understanding of IT hardware, electronics manufacturing, or related industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level.
- Experience managing complex global supply chains and vendor relationships.
- Strongtrack recordof 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 Qualifications:- Experience with PLM systems, PIM tools, and product verification/testing platforms.
What to expect from the Hiring Process:We respect your time and value transparency.Here'sa general idea of what to expect:
- Intro call with our Talent Acquisition Team(30 - 45 minutes)
- Interview with theVP, Product Development(45 - 60 minutes)
- Interview with Chief Technical Officer (45 - 60 minutes)
- Cross-functional Interview with SVP, Operations (45 - 60 minutes)
- Assessment
- Final interviews withPresident (45 -60 minutes)
- Offer & onboarding
What we offer:This role offers a competitive salary range ofCAD170,000-CAD185,000andeligibility toparticipatein our bonus program. At StarTech.com, we value fairness and regularly benchmark pay to stay competitive, recognizing each person's unique contributions.
As part of the StarTech.com "One Team,"you'llalso enjoy:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Tuition reimbursementprogram
- Retirement savings plans
- Wellness Program
- Additionalperksand rewards
