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.