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EXFO

Vice President – R&D, Operations

EXFO

. Lead the technology and industrial value chain for the Test & Measurement division.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeQuebec City • CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global R&D and manufacturing operations, with a focus on cloud, SaaS, and software platform transformations. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, innovation, and strategic alignment in complex global environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Executive LeadershipGlobal Manufacturing OperationsCloud and SaaS TransformationOperational ExcellenceSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills
R&D ManagementManufacturing OperationsCloud TechnologiesSaaS PlatformsDevOps PracticesOperational EfficiencyProduct DevelopmentPerformance IndicatorsTechnical Debt ReductionIndustrial Execution
Soft Skills
CollaborationGovernanceResults AccountabilityPrioritizationCultural Mobilization
Industry Keywords
Test & MeasurementInnovation ProcessesOperational CadenceCapacity ExpansionContinuous ImprovementOrganizational TransformationTechnology VisionGlobal R&D TeamsSupply Chain ResilienceExecutional Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the technology and industrial value chain for the Test & Measurement division.
  • Oversee the global R&D organization.
  • Oversee global manufacturing operations, including sourcing, industrialization, and distribution centers.
  • Oversee global customer service.
  • Transform and accelerate end-to-end processes related to innovation, production launch, capacity expansion, and operational excellence.
  • Lead and develop global R&D teams for hardware and software solutions.
  • Strengthen governance, deliverable predictability, and PMO capabilities.
  • Accelerate the development and go-to-market launch of new platforms, products, and solutions.
  • Continue the software transformation toward cloud, SaaS, and software platforms, in collaboration with the CTO.
  • Modernize development practices by strengthening DevOps, automation, software quality, technical debt reduction, and reuse across business units.
  • Lead global manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution operations.
  • Ensure operational capacity supports product growth and evolution.
  • Improve operational costs, quality, lead times, and efficiency.
  • Strengthen supply chain resilience and support operational transformations.
  • Accelerate new product introduction and promote continuous improvement.
  • Establish operational continuity by fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, ownership, and executional excellence.
  • Align technological innovation with execution realities and operational scaling requirements.
  • Implement common performance indicators across functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant executive experience leading large, multisite organizations.
  • Extensive experience in complex global manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with transformations involving cloud, SaaS, software platforms, or hybrid hardware/software ecosystems.
  • Experience in technology companies that must balance rapid innovation with operational rigor.
  • Deep understanding of technological scalability, industrial execution, and organizational transformation challenges.
  • Strategic technology vision.
  • Ability to understand evolving technology markets and align organizations accordingly.
  • Strong prioritization, governance, operational cadence, and results accountability capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of large-scale manufacturing, industrial, and supply chain operations.
  • Ability to mobilize technical, operational, and industrial teams with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Ability to modernize organizations without compromising operational stability.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Commitment to diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees