Innovation Project Manager - HQ

Position Description : Manage Innovation projects and facilitate workshops. Aide employees to explore innovation contributions and drive project management of development and deployment of innovation solutions. Reports to: Director, Innovation

• HQ or Innovation Manager HQ Essential Duties Key Responsibilities:
• Explore innovation opportunities through various means (e.g., research, innovation campaigns, academic) and discuss with Innovation team to determine viability and alignment to organizational strategy.
• Project manage and oversee Innovation initiatives and facilitate project team and workshop activities working in collaboration with subject matter experts, functional business area leaders, and relevant stakeholders.
• Establish, communicate, and manage Innovation project-specific schedule and activities, and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for project execution.
• Direct, manage, and guide project team in implementation of assigned project activities and foster working environment to encourage collaboration and open idea generation as project progresses.
• Plan, execute, document, track, measure and follow up with Innovation project teams to ensure completion of work activities aligned with KPIs.
• Test and evaluate results of Innovation project to validate solution aligns and confirms with initial hypothesis.
• Project manage transition and maintain involvement monitor progress of Innovation solution to appropriate stakeholders and other support resources (e.g., Legal, IS Security).
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to influence and increase their understanding of Innovation initiatives and value and impact of new technologies on local and departmental business strategies.
• Develop continuous learning channel to stay informed of advancements in select emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics).
• Manage internal research and development activities and develop and maintain external relationships with technology leaders and university partners.
• Other activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned.