Job Summary:

The Innovation and Strategy Manager is responsible for driving strategic initiatives that foster innovation and improve operational and strategic outcomes across the organization. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong analytical mindset, who can identify opportunities for growth, enhance business processes, and ensure alignment with long-term goals. The Innovation and Strategy Manager will collaborate across departments to implement innovative solutions that add value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:


Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organization’s long-term vision.
Come up with strategies and innovative ideas that will keep the company ahead of competition.
Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, opportunities, and threats and make recommendations to management.
Facilitate the creation of business cases for new projects and initiatives, including financial projections and risk assessments.
Lead innovation workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new products, services, or processes.
Cultivate a culture of innovation within the organization by encouraging creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Evaluate the feasibility and impact of proposed innovations and create actionable plans for implementation.
Manage cross-functional projects from conception through execution, ensuring objectives are met within set timelines and budgets.
Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements, allocate resources, and monitor progress.
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic initiatives.
Work closely with executive leadership to align innovation and strategic goals with overall business objectives.
Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and buy-in for strategic initiatives.
Communicate progress and insights to senior leadership, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
Analyze data to assess the impact of strategic initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Prepare and deliver presentations to leadership on findings, progress, and future recommendations.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform decision-making.
Oversee the overall business strategy.
Identify business opportunities and present to top management.
Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Strategic Management, Innovation, Finance or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
5+ years of experience in strategy development, innovation management, or project management.
Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation and drive change within an organization.
Candidate must have strong qualitative background