Innovation Director (E6020)
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Director of Innovation will be a key leader within IEEEs Office of Innovation responsible for translating the organizations innovation strategy into tangible programs pilots and outcomes. Partnering closely with the Chief Innovation Officer and senior leaders across IEEEs societies councils and organizational units this role will drive execution of the innovation portfolio oversee cross-functional initiatives and ensure that IEEEs innovation efforts deliver measurable impact for members industry and society at large.
While primarily focused on strategy delivery and execution this role also provides meaningful opportunities to shape the future direction of IEEEs innovation agenda. With visibility across the innovation lifecyclefrom upstream strategy to downstream product development.
Key Responsibilities
As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT) J H L or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position please consult the reference document ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category II Mobile Positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
The Director of Innovation will be a key leader within IEEEs Office of Innovation responsible for translating the organizations innovation strategy into tangible programs pilots and outcomes. Partnering closely with the Chief Innovation Officer and senior leaders across IEEEs societies councils and organizational units this role will drive execution of the innovation portfolio oversee cross-functional initiatives and ensure that IEEEs innovation efforts deliver measurable impact for members industry and society at large.
While primarily focused on strategy delivery and execution this role also provides meaningful opportunities to shape the future direction of IEEEs innovation agenda. With visibility across the innovation lifecyclefrom upstream strategy to downstream product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Delivery & Shaping
- Lead the operationalization of IEEEs innovation strategy ensuring initiatives are translated into clear roadmaps milestones and deliverables.
- Shape evolving strategy by identifying emerging opportunities market signals and internal capabilities that should inform future innovation priorities.
- Own the connection between IEEEs innovation strategy upstream organizational go-to-market strategy and downstream product development ensuring alignment and continuity across the full value chain.
- Drive the development launch and scaling of new innovation programs products and services.
- Partner with organizational units and societies to align innovation activities with IEEEs strategic priorities and mission.
- Monitor execution progress and proactively resolve barriers ensuring accountability across teams.
- Workshop Facilitation
- Design and facilitate executive-level and cross-organizational workshops including portfolio prioritization strategic alignment and innovation roadmapping sessions.
- Apply structured methods such as design thinking systems thinking and futures frameworks to guide decision-making and problem-solving.
- Translate workshop outcomes into actionable strategies and portfolio adjustments.
- Portfolio & Pipeline Management
- Manage the innovation portfolio and pipeline including idea intake prioritization prototyping and funding pathways.
- Oversee evaluation frameworks to measure impact (financial mission-driven and public good).
- Facilitate decision-making with data-driven insights and structured business cases.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead cross-organizational working groups and project teams to deliver on innovation initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate adoption and scale.
- Support change management efforts to embed innovation as a capability across IEEE.
- Measurement & Reporting
- Establish and maintain KPIs metrics and dashboards to track execution progress and innovation outcomes.
- Provide regular reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer senior executives and the IEEE Board on initiative status outcomes and lessons learned.
- Team & Culture Development
- Mentor and manage innovation project managers and analysts cultivating a high-performing team focused on delivery excellence.
- Contribute to fostering a culture of creativity experimentation and inclusivity across IEEE.
- 25% Domestic and International weekends included
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Masters or other advanced degree Pref
- 10-15 years 10 years of experience in innovation management product development strategy execution or related fields. Req
- Prior consulting experience in strategy innovation or organizational transformation with a track record of delivering impact for large complex organizations. Req
- Demonstrated success in moving innovation initiatives from concept to implementation in a large complex environment (nonprofit professional society or corporate). Req
- Proven expertise in design thinking and workshop facilitation to align stakeholders generate insights and accelerate innovation delivery Req
- Strong project and portfolio management skills with proven ability to prioritize and deliver multiple concurrent initiatives. Req
- Excellent collaboration facilitation and communication skills to align diverse stakeholders. Req
- Analytical mindset with experience applying metrics and frameworks to measure innovation impact. Req
- Familiarity with nonprofit mission-driven innovation engineering/technology sectors or member-based organizations preferred. Req
As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT) J H L or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position please consult the reference document ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category II Mobile Positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
