Guardian Group Leader

Company Overview:Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice, and preserve privacy in communities around the world. Cellebrite is a global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations to master the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies globally, Cellebrite’s Digital Intelligence platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze, and manage investigative digital data in legally sanctioned investigations.Position Overview:As the R&D Group Leader for our Guardian SaaS product, you will lead a team of approximately 20 talented professionals in developing cutting-edge SaaS-enabled solutions. Your mission is to drive innovation, ensure product quality, and align development efforts with Cellebrite's strategic goal of strengthening our customers through SaaS offerings. Reporting to the VP R&D, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our SaaS product line and contributing to the company's overall success in the digital intelligence market.Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology?We're seeking an exceptional R&D Group Leader to spearhead our Guardian product line - a cornerstone of our SaaS portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital intelligence solutions and make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving SaaS landscape.As the driving force behind our Guardian product, you'll lead a talented team in developing innovative, customer-centric solutions that strengthen Cellebrite's position as a leader in digital intelligence. If you thrive on challenges, excel in collaborative environments, and are ready to push the boundaries of what's possible in SaaS, we want to hear from you.Responsibilities:Leadership and Team ManagementLead and mentor a team of 20 R&D professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementRecruit and retain top talent to maintain a high-performing teamDevelop and implement career growth plans for team membersProduct Development and StrategyOwn and drive the development roadmap for the Guardian SaaS productCollaborate closely with Product Management to align development priorities with market needs and company strategyPresent plans, progress, and success stories to upper managementInnovation and Continuous ImprovementEmbrace a deep passion for innovation, driving both yourself and the team to challenge the status quo and pioneer cutting-edge solutions.Fostering a mindset where innovation is not just a task, but a driving force.Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in the SaaS and digital intelligence domains.Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance the Guardian product and development processes.Continuously evaluate and improve development methodologies and team performance, ensuring that innovation remains at the heart of everything you do.Technical OversightOversee all aspects of R&D development, including methodologies, processes, tools, guidelines, and standardsEnsure the adoption of best practices in software development and cloud technologiesDrive technical decision-making and architecture choices for the Guardian productProject ManagementManage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of high-quality softwareIdentify and mitigate risks in the development processImplement and refine agile development practices to improve team efficiency and product qualityCross-functional CollaborationWork closely with other departments such as Product Management, DevOps, and Customer Support to ensure seamless product development and deliveryParticipate in strategic planning sessions to align R&D efforts with company-wide initiativesRequirements:3+ years of experience managing a technical development team, including serving as a managers (Team leaders)Hands-on experience in cloud development with strong understanding of cloud architecture and designDegree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldProven track record as a passionate and inspirational leaderDemonstrated capability to rapidly acquire new technologies and skillsInnovative mindset, always looking to challenge the status quo and drive improvementStrong people skills with the ability to lead by exampleDemonstrated ability to be proactive, highly motivated, and driven by successPositive and collaborative attitudeStrong product leadership skills with a high customer-oriented approachHigh presentation skills with a high level of English proficiency for communicating with customers and managersExperience working with AWSFamiliarity with the digital intelligence industry or related fieldsOffice Location:Petah Tikva