EDS Innovation Portfolio Manager

Location: Shawnee Mission

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation  Req  : 117376 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time  Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity The Engineering & Development Services (EDS) Innovation Portfolio Manager provides the leadership, governance, and operational structure required to transform ideas into business value across the EDS organization. This role manages the innovation portfolio from concept evaluation through pilot execution, scaling, and benefits realization, ensuring innovation investments align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. Working closely with EDS, technology, operations, and solution leaders, the Innovation Portfolio Manager drives a disciplined approach to innovation that balances experimentation, risk management, resource allocation, and value creation.

The role serves as the central coordination point for innovation initiatives, facilitating collaboration across stakeholders, developing business cases, managing portfolio performance, and promoting organizational awareness and adoption of new technologies and capabilities. Through effective governance and reporting, the position enables leadership to make informed investment decisions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities Innovation Portfolio Coordination
• Manage the engineering innovation intake and evaluation process.
• Maintain visibility and reporting across active innovation initiatives.
• Assist leadership in prioritizing innovation opportunities based on business needs and expected value.
• Track project status, risks, outcomes, and resource requirements.
• Support portfolio planning and performance reporting. Governance & Reporting
• Facilitate innovation review meetings and stage-gate evaluations.
• Support development of business cases and investment recommendations.
• Prepare dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
• Monitor progress against defined success measures.
• Promote consistency in evaluation and decision-making processes. Value Realization
• Assist project sponsors in defining expected benefits and success metrics.
• Track realized business outcomes and performance…