Principal Innovation Strategy Leader in Des Moines

Job Opportunity

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement, and flexible staffing.

Summary:

We are seeking a forward-thinking technology and business transformation leader to help shape the future of digital innovation across a complex enterprise environment. This role blends strategic vision, enterprise architecture, emerging technology evaluation, and stakeholder influence to drive meaningful business outcomes. You'll work across teams to identify opportunities, guide innovation initiatives, and translate evolving technologies into practical solutions that create value.

If you enjoy connecting strategy with execution and influencing organizational direction, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Opportunity:
Join a high-visibility team focused on advancing business transformation through innovation, technology leadership, and strategic problem-solving. This opportunity offers the chance to work with senior stakeholders, guide future-state technology initiatives, and help shape long-term organizational capabilities. You'll play a key role in evaluating emerging trends, influencing enterprise decisions, and delivering solutions that support growth and modernization.

What You'll Do:

• Innovation & Strategic Leadership:
  Help define and advance innovation strategies that align technology investments with business objectives.
• Enterprise Advisory & Solution Design:
  Provide thought leadership on complex business and technology challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence:
  Build alignment across diverse teams and leadership groups.
• Continuous Improvement & Emerging Technologies:
  Explore new ways to create value and improve organizational capabilities.

What You Bring:

• Background leading enterprise-level technology, innovation, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working across business and technical teams to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or technology strategy practices.
• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience influencing decisions without relying solely on direct authority.
• Typically brings significant experience in technology leadership, consulting, innovation, or business transformation environments.

Success in This Role Includes:

• Turning innovative ideas into practical business value.
• Building strong partnerships across the organization.
• Helping leaders make informed technology and investment decisions.
• Driving measurable progress on strategic initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to modern cloud platforms and digital ecosystems.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies such as AI, automation, analytics, or intelligent applications.
• Consulting, advisory, or enterprise transformation experience.
• Industry certifications related to architecture, innovation, strategy, or program leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs in large, complex organizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic technology leader who enjoys influencing enterprise direction, driving innovation, and helping organizations navigate change while delivering measurable business impact. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.