Director, Accelerator Innovation and Emerging Tech Lead

Innovation Scouting & Prioritization

Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of emerging technology use cases, evaluating each against business impact and technical feasibility.

Assessments & Proofs of Concept

Lead structured technology assessments and pilots, defining success criteria and delivering evidence-based go/no-go recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build trusted peer relationships across Digital Technologies, Commercial, Growth, Supply Chain, and Finance to influence priorities through expertise and results.

Innovation Advocacy

Represent the innovation agenda in cross-functional forums, presenting clear use cases, pilots, and roadmaps to senior business and IT leaders.

Platform & Architecture Guidance

Provide expert guidance on AI/ML platforms, data products, automation, and digital twins in partnership with enterprise architects and data engineers.

Trend Monitoring

Monitor emerging tools, academic research, and competitor capabilities to maintain a forward-looking 12–18-month view of technology trends.

Capability Building & Mentorship

Create a shared internal knowledge base, lead communities of practice to build AI/ML literacy, and mentor IT colleagues addressing AI and automation challenges.

Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between USD 153,600.00 - USD 211,200.00.