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Senior Director, Innovations

Job in Harahan, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Listing for: EmergencyMD
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Corporate Strategy, Business Management, CFO
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Innovations is employed by Luminate and is responsible for operationalizing Luminate Innovations' strategic vision through disciplined planning, partner engagement, and performance-driven delivery of innovation initiatives. This role ensures innovation strategies approved by executive leadership and the Board of Directors are implemented effectively, aligned with organizational priorities and scaled to support sustainable growth.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Board and EVP of Finance to develop and manage the budget for innovation initiatives and strategic investments, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to achieve the objectives and goals of Luminate Innovations.
  • Serve as a subject matter advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on Innovation trends, implementation progress and execution risks, providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Serve as key liaison for TR Group, leading strategic calls and discussions and proactively ensuring leadership remains informed of key decisions, developments, and strategic implications.
  • Participate in partner calls to identify sales leads and opportunities, support partner needs, and ensure alignment with organizational revenue goals.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive landscapes and emerging technologies to identify strategic opportunities aligned with organizational goals and Board-approved strategic plans.
  • Responsible for strengthening and growing relationships between credit unions and Innovations Strategic Partners to drive collaboration and tailored solutions.
  • Oversee the development and execution of multi-channel promotional strategies for Luminate Innovations and strategic partnerships.
  • Lead contract negotiations with strategic business partners, ensure due diligence before entering into any agreements, and maintain detailed records of both initial and periodic reviews.
  • Provide oversight into the development of processes that train Luminate and subsidiary staff to market Luminate Innovations products and strategically target key accounts effectively.
  • Represent the organization at industry events, meetings, and conferences, as appropriate.
  • Oversee and provide guidance for Luminate's Annual Meeting, collaborating with the Convention team to ensure exhibitor registration and sponsorship sales and fulfillment are effectively managed.
  • Provide oversight of annual surveys and periodic check-ins with credit unions to evaluate product performance, satisfaction, and opportunities for enhancements or new solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Required Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to represent Luminate/Luminate Innovations confidently, professionally, and tactfully in all interactions with members, partners, vendors, whether in person, in writing, or by telephone.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with member and non-member credit unions.
  • Assist at Luminate's Annual Meeting and Convention as directed.
  • Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of the financial services marketplace.
  • Proven experience developing and executing strategies that improve organizational competitiveness and drive growth.
  • Strong collaborative/influence skills with the ability to effectively manage and communicate across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Advanced leadership skills that develop and maximize the talent of individuals and teams.
  • Education and Experience

    Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Insurance, or related field, or ten years of equivalent professional work experience. A minimum of five years of sales, innovation, partnerships or related fields is preferred.

    Travel Requirements

    This position requires occasional travel (up to 30%), including regional and occasional out-of-state travel to support state credit unions, partners engagements, industry events, and meetings. Some overnight and occasional evening or weekend travel may be required.

    Disclaimer

    Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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