Innovation Project Manager - HQ

Position Overview

Division: Innovation

Project Location(s): New York, NY 10001 USA

Minimum Years

Experience:

5

Travel Involved: 0-10%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education: Bachelors Degree

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position

Description:

Manage Innovation projects and facilitate workshops. Aide employees to explore innovation contributions and drive project management of development and deployment of innovation solutions.

Reports to: Director, Innovation - HQ or Innovation Manager HQ

• Explore innovation opportunities through various means (e.g., research, innovation campaigns, academic) and discuss with Innovation team to determine viability and alignment to organizational strategy.
• Project manage and oversee Innovation initiatives and facilitate project team and workshop activities working in collaboration with subject matter experts, functional business area leaders, and relevant stakeholders.
• Establish, communicate, and manage Innovation project‑specific schedule and activities, and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for project execution.
• Direct, manage, and guide project team in implementation of assigned project activities and foster working environment to encourage collaboration and open idea generation as project progresses.
• Plan, execute, document, track, measure and follow up with Innovation project teams to ensure completion of work activities aligned with KPIs.
• Test and evaluate results of Innovation project to validate solution aligns and confirms with initial hypothesis.
• Project manage transition and maintain involvement monitor progress of Innovation solution to appropriate stakeholders and other support resources (e.g., Legal, IS Security).
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to influence and increase their understanding of Innovation initiatives and value and impact of new technologies on local and departmental business strategies.
• Develop continuous learning channel to stay informed of advancements in select emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics).
• Manage internal research and development activities and develop and maintain external relationships with technology leaders and university partners.
• Other activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited degree program in Business, Engineering, or related field, advanced degree or Master’s Degree preferred, with minimum of 5 years of experience in innovation management, product development, or related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Strong project management skills (e.g., scopes of work, project schedule, KPIs) with ability to lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate concurrent projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and humility working through creative process.
• Relentlessly curious, continuous learner, and take initiative to explore and ask questions.
• Familiar with organizational change methodologies.
• Familiar with bringing new products or services to market and passion for technology innovation.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills with effective presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to influence decision making and gain alignment with stakeholders.
• Familiar with innovation tools and methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup) and emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics).
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Limited travel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee…