Innovation Project Manager; Public sector​/Energy​/Utilities

Position: Innovation Project Manager (Public sector / Energy / Utilities experience is a plus)
Location: City of White Plains

Job Description:

Innovation Project Manager (Public sector / Energy / Utilities experience is a plus)
Position  Type:6-12 months (contract)
Country:

United States

Location:

White Plains, NYPay Rate:

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Job Description:

Our client - a major utility firm based out of Westchester County, NY - has an immediate need for an Innovation Project Manager. The particulars of the position are as follows.

NOTE:

Hybrid work, 3 days per week onsite. (White Plains, NY 10601).Only Local candidates preferred.

Project Overview:

The client is seeking a Culture of Innovation Project Manager to drive initiatives that embed innovation mindsets and behaviors across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Culture of Innovation Program, this role supports strategic transformation by enabling employees to contribute ideas, experiment with solutions, and continuously improve how we work and operate.

The position will lead the internal innovation pipeline process with a specific focus on increasing effectiveness and improving efficiency as we scale our internal innovation work. This role is central to the operation of internal innovation ecosystem, including Eureka, the Innovation Hub/Zone, innovation challenges, and capability building efforts—and will help the Innovation Office scale a test and learn environment that brings measurable value to client’s strategic priorities.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Innovation Lead the application of innovation methodologies, such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile to guide teams through problem solving, rapid experimentation, and the development of user centered solutions.

Design or support internal innovation pipelines or programs.

Oversee the intake, evaluation, and support of employee-submitted ideas from submission through implementation

Support teams in moving from concept to implementation by clarifying requirements, defining milestones, and tracking progress.

Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple innovation ideas and pilots simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Connect staff to tools, mentors, and resources to help move ideas forward.

Track and manage rewards and recognition program tied to idea submission and implementation.

Manage digital innovation platforms (e.g., idea management or experimentation tools).Support Strategic Execution:

Align cultural initiatives with clients’ broader innovation strategy and digital transformation goals. Contribute to planning, maturity assessments, and capability-building initiatives.

Project & Program Management Oversee end to end project execution across multiple simultaneous initiatives by coordinating diverse stakeholders, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and ensuring smooth progression from planning through delivery and final evaluation.

Collaboration & Communication Communicates clearly and effectively across the organization by translating complex ideas into accessible, compelling messaging tailored for diverse audiences, supporting internal communications, reporting, presentations, workshops, and strategic storytelling.

Prepare leadership ready materials and facilitating workshops.

Drive

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner effectively across functions and levels.

Partner with HR, DEI, Talent Development, Communications, and business units to connect innovation practices and experiences into a variety of employee experiences.

Provide constructive feedback.

Culture & Change Leads the design and implementation of cultural transformation and engagement initiatives by applying principles of cultural change, employee engagement, and adult learning theory to strengthen organizational mindsets, behaviors, and learning experiences that support an innovative and psychologically safe workplace.

Design, facilitate, or lead workshops, learning sessions, or group facilitation.

Collaborate on training sessions and workshops on topics which support our Innovation pipeline and processes.

Data & Measurement Comfort with data, dashboards, and metrics to drive improvements and measure impact.

Track Progress and Share Results:

Define and monitor key metrics related to innovation…