Global Head of R&D [18 / 10 / 2025]

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Head of R&D to lead our Cloud, Data & Mainframe Studio division. This director-level position will shape the future of our engineering and innovation strategy, and will own the execution of our solutions powered by Agentic AI. . The role requires a proven leader with a strong technical foundation, deep expertise in cloud and data engineering, software engineering, and Agentic AI technologies, and the ability to influence change across a diverse, multi-industry consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities -

People Leadership :

• Create the R&D team structure.
• Build and scale a high-performing team of 20+ engineers, mainly based in India.
• Manage and inspire the team to deliver the art of the possible.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar R&D budget and measure team ROI.

Technology Strategy :

Organizational Change Agent :

Qualifications :

About Amdocs :

Amdocs is a global leader in software and services for communications and media companies, empowering digital transformation for the world’s largest service providers. With a presence in over 85 countries and a workforce of 30,000+ professionals, Amdocs drives innovation through cloud, AI, and automation to help enterprises accelerate modernization and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The Cloud, Data & Mainframe Studio is at the forefront of Amdocs’ engineering evolution - building next-generation solutions that blend Agentic AI, cloud-native architectures, and data-driven intelligence to redefine how enterprises operate. As the Head of R&D, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Amdocs’ innovation strategy, leading global engineering initiatives that power the future of digital business transformation across industries.