Innovation Manager (Remote)
Job Description
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
The Innovation Manager supports initiatives moving through the company's gated innovation process from initial R&D through design, prototype, and pilots, working under the direction of a Senior Innovation Manager. This role focuses on execution support, data gathering and analysis, and coordination tasks that build technical and commercial fluency across the gated process.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
- Supports cross-functional activities for each gate; helps prepare gate deliverables and contributes sections to integrated technical + commercial recommendations under direction.
- Conducts literature and market research and assists with early experiments under guidance.
- Helps translate concepts into design requirements, specs, BOMs and test plans; owns assigned subsections.
- Helps plan and execute small pilots; coordinates logistics and on-site data collection.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or related field.
- Two to four years of experience in research and development, product development, consulting, or a related analytical/technical role, including internships.
WHAT SETS YOU APART
- Ability to travel approximately 25- 50% of the time.
- Exposure to managing external partners or vendor deliverables preferred.
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
- Competitive pay
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
- And more!
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.