DIGITAL INNOVATION LEAD

The Digital Innovation Lead must be an experienced and visionary leading a multidisciplinary team focused on driving digitalization activities, developing proof-of-concepts, and identifying viable initiatives for full-scale implementation.
The profile must have a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing diverse teams in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Key Accountabilities The main responsibilities of the Digital Innovation Lead.
Strategic Leadership.
Develop digitalization projects..
Lead the creation of proof-of-concept projects to test and validate innovative ideas.
Visionary and inspirational communication abilities Team Management.
Manage and lead temporary teams of digital subject matter experts, and business experts.
Foster a collaborative, innovative and inclusive culture, ensuring effective communication and knowledge sharing.
Project Identification.
Work closely with stakeholders to identify potential digital projects based on business needs and emerging technologies.
Evaluate and prioritize project proposals, providing insights into feasibility, impact, and resource requirements.
Innovation and Technology Trends.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform decision-making.
Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to explore and apply new technologies.
Collaboration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital solutions with business processes.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a culture of partnership and shared success.
To be successful in this role, the Digital Innovation Lead must have a strong technical background, as well as excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Networking/Key relationships Executive Leadership Team.
Build strong relationships with members of the executive leadership team.
Collaborate with other department heads to ensure cross-functional cooperation and integration of digitalization efforts.
IT Department.
Foster a collaborative environment within the IT department to ensure seamless coordination between different teams (e.
., development, infrastructure, security) for successful digitalization POCs.
Work closely with IT professionals to understand technical capabilities and constraints, ensuring that digitalization proposals are technically feasible.
Innovation and Research Teams.
Establish connections with research and innovation teams to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
Collaborate with innovation teams to develop and test POC activities.
External Partners and Vendors.
Cultivate relationships with external partners, startups, and vendors to explore potential collaborations and technologies that can enhance digitalization efforts.
Negotiate and manage partnerships with external vendors for tools, platforms, and services that support the digitalization activities.
Stakeholders and End Users.
Engage with key stakeholders and end-users to understand their needs and expectations regarding digitalization initiatives.
Foster a user-centric approach by involving end-users in the design and feedback processes of digital solutions.
Regulatory Bodies and Compliance Teams.
Stay informed about relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements related to digitalization.
Work closely with compliance teams to ensure that digital initiatives adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
Professional Organizations and Conferences.
Attend relevant industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to stay connected with industry peers.
Join professional organizations related to digitalization, innovation, and IT management to share insights and best practices.
Minimum 5 years of managerial experience, working with or within innovative, digital environments is a preferable requirement.
By establishing and nurturing these relationships, the Digital Innovation Lead can create a network that supports the successful implementation of digitalization strategies and fosters a culture of innovation within the organization.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in digital ecosystems working with concepts and solutions combined with well-developed analytical skills.
Minimum 5 years of solution design experience and preferable also systems integration experience.
It is a must that the candidate has a curious, fearless, and exploratory mindset.
Preferable already displayed in a corporate setting.
The profile must be driven by a ‘continuous improvements' mindset and a drive to see digital solutions to processes that can be improved.
The candidate must be comfortable communicating with and to executives and executive teams.
Skills & Capabilities.
Strategic Vision.
Ability to develop and communicate a clear digitalization proposal aligned with the specific business objectives.
Visionary thinking to anticipate technological trends and emerging technologies that can drive innovation and digitalitzacion.
Leadership Skills.
Proven ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment (KAIZEN and LT2D) Strong decision-making skills and the ability to guide the team through complex challenges in limited time for POCs.
Project Management.
Experience in managing end-to-end digitalization projects from concept to full-scale implementation.
Proficient in project management methodologies to ensure POCs are delivered on time.
Innovation Management.
Track record of successfully driving and implementing innovation within an organization.
Ability to create a culture of innovation, encouraging experimentation and continuous improvement.
Technical Proficiency.
Solid understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain.
Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software development, and data management.
Collaboration and Communication.
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
Strong analytical skills to assess the feasibility and impact of digitalization initiatives.
Proven ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
Adaptability.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changes in technology and business conditions.
Openness to experimentation and a willingness to learn and apply new concepts.
Results-Oriented.
Demonstrated track record of achieving measurable results and key performance indicators.
Focus on delivering outcomes.
Risk Management.
Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with digitalization POCs.
Understanding of cybersecurity risks and strategies to address them.
Stakeholder Management.
Skill in building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
Ability to understand and prioritize the needs of different stakeholders.
Regulatory Awareness.
Understanding of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements related to digitalization.
Experience ensuring that digital initiatives adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
Travel requirements.
60% of time