Director of Innovation

The Suddath Companies • Jacksonville, FL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level? At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world. General position summary: The Director of Innovation is responsible for driving the organization’s innovation strategy, fostering a culture of creativity, and implementing transformative technologies that align with business objectives. This role serves as a strategic leader, ensuring that innovative initiatives deliver measurable value, reduce total cost of ownership and competitive advantages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in innovation, technology strategy, or digital transformation.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong logistics and technology acumen and consultative approach.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of emerging technologies, automation, and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting/billing, HRIS, timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
• Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the enterprise innovation roadmap aligned with corporate goals.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends to enhance business performance.
• Establish governance frameworks for innovation programs.
• Technology & Business Integration Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into innovative solutions.
• Oversee technology roadmaps and ensure ROI on innovation investments.
• Drive adoption of automation, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Partner and or facilitate with external stakeholder, educational institutions, third-party partner programs to ensure collaboration, knowledge/best practice sharing and industry marketing alignment.
• Program & Project Management Create and present Executive Level Presentations with quantifiable metrics and status and risk management.
• Supervise cross-functional teams comprising Innovation Analysts, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Project Managers.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverable outcomes for innovative initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards and established organizational methodologies.
• Culture & Collaboration Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Implement centralized tools for idea management and backlog tracking.
• Provide training and support for innovative processes and tools.
• Evaluation & Adoption Monitor market trends and assess emerging technologies for integration.
• Develop feedback mechanisms to refine innovation strategies.
• Ensure scalability and sustainability of implemented solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement Act as a liaison between technology teams and business stakeholders.
• Communicate innovation vision and progress to executive leadership.
• Advocate value-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees