The Innovation Consultant will:
Evaluate emerging and cutting-edge technologies, scope and define use cases, and onboard new content, leading developer teams within SVIC and BIC in a Product Manager capacity
Project manage the curating of relevant and Industry Use Cases / Demos / Proof-of-Concepts (storyboard, wireframe, prototype, development) to bring innovative ideas to life using Agile methodology
Deliver showcases and conduct workshops for various stake holders from client teams
Collaborate and work closely with Retail, Banking & Finance, Manufacturing & Tech, Communications, and Healthcare Business Units to map out agendas and visit flows
Evangelize Innovation showcases featuring GenAI, AR/VR, IoT and other emerging technologies
Coordinate, plan, and interact with account teams (GBUs and SMEs) to craft customer journeys, capture insights, and explore potential opportunities after client engagements
Determine how to track the impact of SVIC engagements
Conduct Pre-Sales conversations with GAEs to establish business requirements for emerging industry themes and bespoke client workshops/events
Manage end-to-end process of Workshops and Events (virtual/physical/hybrid) from planning, preparation, execution
Skills and competencies:
A strong team player who is comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly to a startup-like working environment
A product manager with a good understanding of technology trends in the industry and ability to visualize and articulate future of technology
Strategic Business Perspective: consultative approach to understand the industry, customer business, and the marketplace
Excellent communication and presentation skills, must have the ability to connect with C-Level leadership
Articulate thoughts clearly in verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Be able to work with different teams within Customer organization and collaborate to deliver projects with stringent timelines.
Possesses Strong Leadership, Excellent Communication skills with Service oriented attitude to build Productive Work Relationship and Goal-oriented Customer focus
Hands on Project management and overall IT industry experience.
Excellent client management skills
Global remote people management skills
Good to have solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development, hardware, and web technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done
Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university
Ideally an MBA from an accredited business school