VP of R&D - Portfolio Apps - Remote

Overview

As the VP of R&D - Portfolio Apps at Gong, you will oversee the development and execution of our technology strategy, managing multiple product lines and ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, product, and GTM teams. You will be reporting to the Chief R&D officer at Gong, responsible for scaling an R&D division, driving core application development, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment.

In Short

• Define and implement the R&D strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Manage multiple product lines balancing innovation and customer needs.
• Oversee quarterly planning and execution, including bug resolution.
• Drive efficiency in software development methodologies.
• Lead a large-scale R&D organization of 80-100 employees.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing collaboration.
• Oversee core application development and ensure technical excellence.
• Manage diverse products with complex technology stacks.
• Lead cloud and scale-focused initiatives in a SaaS environment.
• Ensure alignment with business needs and rapid growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience as VP of R&D with 5+ years in the role.
• Experience managing large R&D organizations (80-100 employees).
• Strong background in multi-product management and execution.
• Deep understanding of quarterly planning and customer support.
• Hands-on experience with core application development.
• Expertise in cloud technologies and complex ecosystems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Ownership to solve complex problems and make impactful decisions.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing SaaS company.
• Support for innovation and collaboration.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.