Head of R&D

Job ID: 200286

Required Travel : Up to 25%

Managerial - Yes

Location: :Israel- RAANANA (Amdocs Site)

Who are we?

Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers’ innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers’ migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com

In one sentence

Lead a global R&D organization of 180+ professionals, driving innovation, delivery excellence, and strategic product development in a dynamic, AI-driven environment.

What will your job look like?

You will define and lead the R&D strategy in alignment with business goals, working closely with product, market, and executive teams to shape the future of our services and technology.

• Own the full product lifecycle—from ideation to delivery—ensuring the development of impactful, scalable, and high-quality solutions.
• Build and execute annual operational and budget plans, balancing innovation with delivery commitments.
• Lead a global team through transformation and growth, fostering a culture of agility, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Champion delivery excellence by understanding delivery models and implementing best practices to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop the right products, with the right architecture, for the right market needs.
• Inspire and lead a senior management team, setting a clear leadership strategy and organizational structure to support business and technology goals.
• Drive innovation in GenAI and next-generation technologies, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.
• Be a thought leader and mentor to experienced engineers and managers, promoting strong leadership practices and professional growth.
• Track and optimize KPIs, resolve complex challenges, and ensure operational excellence across the board.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of our Services IP and operational models, including the development of AI-powered agents and automation frameworks.
  
  

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale R&D teams.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end product development and delivery in global tech environments.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, delivery models, and lifecycle management.
• Experience working with GenAI technologies and a passion for innovation and creative problem-solving.
• A background in Computer Science or a related field (Information Systems, Software Engineering, etc.).
• Prior experience as a director
• A track record of influencing and inspiring senior engineers and managers, with a deep understanding of leadership and management practices.
• Experience in services-oriented organizations and a strong delivery DNA.
  
  

• Work in a global, multicultural environment with passionate, experienced professionals who thrive on collaboration and creativity.
• Be part of a company that values innovation, productivity, and bold thinking—especially in the GenAI space.
• Join a team that’s not just building products—but building the future of intelligent services.