Our client - a major utility firm based out of Westchester County, NY - has an immediate need for an Innovation Project Manager. The particulars of the position are as follows.
NOTE:
- Hybrid work, 3 days per week onsite. (White Plains, NY 10601).
- Only Local candidates preferred.
Project Overview:
The client is seeking a Culture of Innovation Project Manager to drive initiatives that embed innovation mindsets and behaviors across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Culture of Innovation Program, this role supports strategic transformation by enabling employees to contribute ideas, experiment with solutions, and continuously improve how we work and operate.
The position will lead the internal innovation pipeline process with a specific focus on increasing effectiveness and improving efficiency as we scale our internal innovation work. This role is central to the operation of internal innovation ecosystem, including Eureka, the Innovation Hub/Zone, innovation challenges, and capability building efforts—and will help the Innovation Office scale a test and learn environment that brings measurable value to client’s strategic priorities.
Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Innovation
- Lead the application of innovation methodologies, such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile to guide teams through problem solving, rapid experimentation, and the development of user centered solutions.
- Design or support internal innovation pipelines or programs.
- Oversee the intake, evaluation, and support of employee-submitted ideas from submission through implementation
- Support teams in moving from concept to implementation by clarifying requirements, defining milestones, and tracking progress.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple innovation ideas and pilots simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Connect staff to tools, mentors, and resources to help move ideas forward.
- Track and manage rewards and recognition program tied to idea submission and implementation.
- Manage digital innovation platforms (e.g., idea management or experimentation tools).
Support Strategic Execution:
Align cultural initiatives with clients’ broader innovation strategy and digital transformation goals. Contribute to planning, maturity assessments, and capability-building initiatives.
Project & Program Management
- Oversee end to end project execution across multiple simultaneous initiatives by coordinating diverse stakeholders, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and ensuring smooth progression from planning through delivery and final evaluation.
Collaboration & Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively across the organization by translating complex ideas into accessible, compelling messaging tailored for diverse audiences, supporting internal communications, reporting, presentations, workshops, and strategic storytelling.
- Prepare leadership ready materials and facilitating workshops.
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner effectively across functions and levels.
- Partner with HR, DEI, Talent Development, Communications, and business units to connect innovation practices and experiences into a variety of employee experiences.
- Provide constructive feedback.
Culture & Change
- Leads the design and implementation of cultural transformation and engagement initiatives by applying principles of cultural change, employee engagement, and adult learning theory to strengthen organizational mindsets, behaviors, and learning experiences that support an innovative and psychologically safe workplace.
- Design, facilitate, or lead workshops, learning sessions, or group facilitation.
- Collaborate on training sessions and workshops on topics which support our Innovation pipeline and processes.
Data & Measurement
- Comfort with data, dashboards, and metrics to drive improvements and measure impact.
Track Progress and Share Results:
- Define and monitor key metrics related to innovation participation and outcomes.
- Support teams in moving from concept to implementation by clarifying requirements, defining milestones, and tracking progress.
- Collaborate on regular reporting and internal communications to showcase progress and highlight success stories.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of innovation and innovation methodologies (e.g., design thinking, lean startup, agile).
- Strong Project Management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of digital platforms (ideally Innovation focused platforms)
- Demonstrated experience designing, managing, or improving cross functional processes or programs.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing materials for leadership and facilitating meetings.
- Comfort working with data (e.g., tracking metrics, building basic dashboards, summarizing insights).
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and building relationships across functions and levels.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to individuals at various levels of seniority
- Strong understanding of innovation and innovation methodologies (e.g., design thinking, lean startup, agile).
- Knowledge of cultural change, employee engagement, and adult learning theory.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for broad audiences.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business, Innovation, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in innovation, change management, organizational development, or related disciplines.
- Experience leading internal innovation or employee engagement programs.
- Strong facilitation and program management experience in a complex or regulated organization.
- Prior experience in public sector or energy/utilities is a plus.
For Immediate Response call 732-876-7640, or send your resume to [email protected]
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