Director of Innovations

Emerging Platforms
United State (Remote)
December 31, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

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Job Description

About the Role

Innovation is not a department; it is a competitive advantage. This organization operates at scale within a fast-evolving technology ecosystem where growth is driven by bold thinking, experimentation, and disciplined execution. Innovation plays a central role in shaping long-term strategy, unlocking new revenue streams, and enabling enterprise transformation.

The Director of Innovations will lead the identification, design, and execution of forward-looking initiatives that modernize capabilities, accelerate growth, and strengthen market differentiation. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, product, and operations, translating emerging ideas into scalable, real-world impact.

This position is ideal for a senior innovation leader who thrives in complex environments, understands how to balance creativity with execution, and can turn vision into measurable business outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise innovation strategy aligned with long-term business objectives and market opportunities.

  • Identify emerging technologies, platforms, and business models that have the potential for scalable impact.

  • Design and oversee innovation programs, pilots, and proof-of-concept initiatives from ideation through implementation.

  • Partner with Product, Technology, Operations, and Strategy leaders to embed innovation into core business processes.

  • Establish governance frameworks to evaluate, prioritize, and scale innovation initiatives.

  • Build and manage cross-functional innovation teams, internal labs, or external partnerships.

  • Drive experimentation, rapid prototyping, and continuous learning across the organization.

  • Measure innovation performance through KPIs, ROI frameworks, and adoption metrics.

  • Present innovation roadmaps, progress updates, and investment cases to executive leadership.

  • Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and disciplined innovation.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in innovation leadership, strategy, product development, or digital transformation roles.

  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise innovation initiatives within technology-driven environments.

  • Strong understanding of emerging technologies, digital platforms, and scalable business models.

  • Experience working across cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.

  • Proven ability to translate abstract ideas into executable strategies and operational outcomes.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Design preferred.

  • Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Visionary thinker with strong execution discipline.

  • Highly analytical, curious, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

  • Influential leader who builds alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

  • Strong storytelling skills with the ability to inspire action.

  • Results-oriented mindset grounded in measurable outcomes.

  • High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.

Strategic Support

  • Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on innovation, transformation, and growth initiatives.

  • Support enterprise strategy development through future-focused insights and opportunity analysis.

  • Collaborate with Finance and Strategy teams on investment modeling and innovation funding decisions.

  • Influence long-range planning related to technology adoption, process modernization, and the introduction of new capabilities.

  • Provide thought leadership on industry trends, competitive positioning, and innovation maturity.

Working Conditions

  • Remote-first leadership role with periodic travel for innovation workshops, leadership sessions, and strategic planning.

  • High-visibility position operating across multiple business units and time zones.

  • Fast-paced, idea-driven environment requiring adaptability and decisiveness.

  • Collaborative setting focused on experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Job Function

  • Lead innovation strategy and execution across the enterprise.

  • Translate emerging ideas into scalable, value-creating solutions.

  • Drive cultural adoption of innovation principles and methodologies.

  • Support long-term growth through forward-looking initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $227,000 – $328,000

  • Performance-based annual incentive

  • Long-term incentive opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, and vision coverage

    • Retirement and savings programs

    • Paid time off and flexible remote work

    • Executive learning and leadership development

    • Wellness and mental health support

    • Remote work technology resources

Why Join Us

  • Lead innovation efforts with enterprise-wide visibility and impact.

  • Influence the future direction of a technology-driven organization.

  • Work alongside senior leaders shaping long-term strategy.

  • Operate in an environment that values experimentation and forward thinking.

  • Strong career progression toward VP of Innovation, Chief Innovation Officer, or broader executive leadership roles.