Director, Enterprise Innovation
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is
one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire
and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable,
metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire
products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies
assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are
proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition
reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven
decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our
determination to developing innovative systems and solutions,
exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of
our communities. How will you power what's possible?Location:
Atlanta, GA - Hybrid in office/remoteSouthwire Job DescriptionWe're
looking for a visionary and strategic leader to fill the Director
role at our Innovation Hub. As the Director, you'll collaborate
across all business verticals and functional areas at Southwire and
engage with Domain Experts to understand their strategic needs and
mandates. Your role involves integrating cutting-edge solutions
through design thinking, leveraging the latest methods and
toolkits. You'll lead the scoping and planning of projects and
workshops that inform the future, potential disruption and
disruption opportunities, with a dedicated team. Cultivating an
innovation-centric culture within the hub is an essential component
of the job. If you are a forward-thinking individual with a passion
for driving innovation and have a proven ability to lead and manage
in a dynamic setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting
opportunity.Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership: Provide
visionary leadership to drive the innovation agenda, aligning with
organizational goals and fostering a culture of continuous
improvement. 2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work
collaboratively with different business verticals, functional areas
and Domain Experts to understand their unique needs and integrate
innovative solutions. 3. Process and Procedure Establishment:
Develop and implement effective processes and procedures withing
the hub to streamline innovation workflows, ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness. 4. Technology Scoping and Integration: Stay abreast
of the latest software and hardware tools, incorporating them into
the hub's operations to enhance innovation capabilities. 5.
Workshop Planning: Scope, plan and execute workshops and
facilitations for creative, problem-solving, and cross-functional
collaboration. 6. Team Leadership: Manage a dedicated team,
providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution
of innovation initiatives. 7. Budget Preparation: Along with the
leaders of the Domains, take ownership of budget preparation for
the innovation hub, ensuring resources are allocated strategically
to maximize impact. 8. Operations: Collaboratively, manage the
Spark Innovation Hub operations with a focus on budget, value to
the business and financial discipline using lean principles. 9.
Representation: Represent the Spark internally and externally with
a multitude of stakeholders including business & functional
leaders, external partners and institutions.Education, Experience,
and Skills Required Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Years of
Experience: 10+ Field of Expertise: A minimum of 3 years of
hands-on experience within an innovation hub. Additionally,
practical involvement with startups, technology companies, and
academic institutions is a must. - At least 2 years of managing all
functions of an innovation hub is essential. Preferred Minimum
Education Level: Master's Years of Experience: 3+ Preferred Field
of Expertise: Business AdministrationCompetenciesBusiness
InsightsCommunicates EffectivelyDrives ResultsManages
AmbiguityManages ComplexityValues DifferencesBenefits We Offer:
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Sandy Springs , Director, Enterprise Innovation, Executive , Atlanta, Georgia
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