IT Innovation Director

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement technology innovation and continuous improvement roadmaps that are aligned with long term business goals.
• Benchmark for emerging technologies, trends, and opportunities that could improve TG and compare to standards.
• Establish ROI analysis, risk assessment, and deployment strategies for opportunities.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement across CIS, our manufacturing business units
• Lead the evaluation, piloting and testing of new tools, platforms, and methodologies to proof of concept to hand over to operations team for implementation
• Lead and mentor a team of innovation specialists, developers, and analysts.
• Ensure all innovation initiatives adhere to security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Establish frameworks for evaluating and managing risks associated with emerging technologies.
• Maintain documentation, metrics, and reporting for innovation programs.
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)

Required Education, Experience, And Skills

• Certifications and Education: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field is preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience AND Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 18 years of experience in Information Technology or Computer Science function is required. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience focusing on innovation, digital transformation, or emerging technologies is required. Previous experience managing, coaching and mentoring a team of professional Technology team members is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2010 or newer is required.
• Strong understanding of modern IT ecosystems; cloud, AI/ML, automation, cybersecurity, data platforms and enterprise architecture.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new technologies in complex environments.
• Strong project management skills leading projects from ideation to proof of concept.

Additional Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Prior proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change.
• Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills.
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers.
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.