Innovation Coordinator
About The Position
The Innovation Coordinator will assist the Innovation Manager in coordinating and refining innovation initiatives by supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects across departments. This role involves developing and maintaining project timelines, conducting research on industry trends, and supporting the integration of Agile and Design Thinking methodologies. The coordinator will also track key performance indicators, identify potential roadblocks, and provide organizational and administrative support for innovation-related activities. Additionally, the role focuses on improving customer experience through process enhancements and serving as a liaison between teams to facilitate communication and engagement on innovation initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with diverse groups of people in high pressure situations.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Perform under minimal supervision and work extended/irregular hours as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Excellent proof-reading, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Innovation Manager in coordinating and refining innovation initiatives by supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects across departments.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, deliverables, and key milestones to ensure successful execution.
- Conduct research on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Support the development of internal processes, integrating Agile and Design Thinking methodologies to drive structured problem-solving and innovation adoption.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness and impact of innovation projects.
- Identify potential roadblocks and propose solutions to maintain project momentum.
- Provide organizational and administrative support to ensure smooth execution of innovation initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics and scheduling for Innovation Lab meetings, workshops, and other innovation-related initiatives, including material preparation, resource coordination, and participant management.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and visual data insights to communicate project progress, insights, and outcomes to leadership.
- Support the evaluation of internal processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements for both existing and new workflows.
- Serve as a liaison between teams to facilitate communication, alignment, and engagement on innovation initiatives.
- Manage participant engagement and cross-functional involvement, ensuring diverse perspectives contribute to innovation efforts.
- Support brainstorming sessions by documenting key takeaways and gathering stakeholder feedback to inform service improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
