Overview
Vice President Product Engineering Jobs in Oakville, Ontario, Canada at Novamera Inc.
Title: Vice President Product Engineering
Company: Novamera Inc.
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
ABOUT NOVAMERA
Novamera is a well-funded, VC-backed technology company commercializing a breakthrough platform for the precise extraction of high-value mineral deposits. Our Surgical Mining™ system — combining proprietary hardware, downhole imaging, and AI/ML software — enables mining operators to pinpoint, map, navigate, and extract narrow-vein deposits that have historically been too complex or uneconomic to mine with conventional methods.
Our technology integrates with standard drilling equipment, dramatically reducing the capital footprint of bringing a deposit into production. Compared to conventional underground mining, surgical mining costs a fraction of the development capital, generates up to 95% less waste, and cuts GHG emissions by 44% — unlocking critical metal and mineral supply in a commercially viable, environmentally responsible way.
The market opportunity is enormous: trillions of dollars' worth of small, narrow deposits globally sit stranded because conventional mining simply cannot address them economically. Novamera has validated its technology through multiple field deployments and is now converting that momentum into revenue — with signed commercial contracts, a growing pipeline of active projects, and a clear path toward long-term surgical mining engagements. This is an exciting moment to join: we're past proof-of-concept and closing deals.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Novamera is at an inflection point. The company has proven its technology in the field, is building commercial momentum, and is now investing in the leadership and product infrastructure to scale. The Vice President of Product Engineering is a critical hire — the person who will shape how Novamera's hardware and software platform evolves from early-commercial into a reliable, market-leading product suite.
This is a rare opportunity to join a company with genuine technological differentiation, a clear path to a large market, and the backing to execute — at a stage where a VP of Product Engineering can have an outsized and lasting impact on the company's trajectory.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the CTO, the Vice President of Product Engineering will own the strategic vision and end-to-end execution of Novamera's product development program. The role spans hardware and software: from high-reliability downhole tools operating in demanding environments to the data pipelines, AI/ML models, and software interfaces that transform raw sensor data into actionable intelligence for mine operators.
The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in rugged hardware development and software product management, a track record of building and scaling multidisciplinary teams, and the commercial instinct to translate market feedback into roadmap decisions. Experience in mining, oil and gas, or other industrial applications is a meaningful advantage.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Product Leadership
- Define and own the product vision, roadmap, and development strategy — aligned to Novamera's business objectives and informed by deep market and customer insight.
- Identify whitespace opportunities and emerging trends; leverage AI and machine learning to build durable competitive advantage into the product platform.
- Partner with the CEO, CTO, and executive team to ensure product initiatives are sequenced, resourced, and executed in line with company priorities.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary product team spanning software engineers, data scientists, geophysicists, and hardware designers.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement — where technical excellence and customer focus are equally valued.
- Set clear goals, invest in individual growth, and manage performance with directness and care.
Product Lifecycle Management
- Own the full product lifecycle — from ideation and scoping through development, launch, and post-launch iteration.
- Drive rigorous release management: manage schedules, scope, and quality to deliver on commitments reliably.
- Champion agile development practices and instill disciplined product management processes as the team scales.
Hardware Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Manage relationships with hardware manufacturing partners; oversee supply chain logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective production of high-reliability components.
- Continuously optimize manufacturing processes and supply chain operations to improve quality, reduce lead times, and control costs.
Financial & Operational Management
- Develop and manage the product development budget; ensure efficient allocation of resources across hardware, software, and data initiatives.
- Define and track key performance metrics; report progress transparently to executive leadership.
- Streamline operational processes to improve time-to-market and overall product quality.
Market & Customer Insight
- Lead market research and competitive intelligence to inform product strategy and positioning.
- Maintain close relationships with customers and field teams; systematically integrate their feedback into the product development process.
- Ensure Novamera's products consistently solve real operator problems — not just technical ones.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work in close partnership with engineering, field operations, marketing, and sales to ensure product development and go-to-market efforts are tightly aligned.
- Serve as a clear and credible voice on product strategy in customer conversations, investor discussions, and industry forums.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of product development experience, including 10+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Deep experience developing software products and hardware tools for rugged, high-reliability environments — particularly systems that generate and process large volumes of field data.
- Proven track record building and managing multidisciplinary teams, including software developers, data scientists, geophysicists, and hardware designers.
- Strong command of AI and machine learning — both their technical foundations and their practical application in industrial data products.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategies that drive commercial outcomes, not just technical ones.
- Experience managing hardware manufacturing partners and supply chains.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with agile development methodologies and release management.
- Experience in mining, oil and gas, or other industrial / field-deployed applications is a strong asset.
