Innovation Strategist

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

16d

About The Position

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth. Our researchers have a broad range of expertise related to computer science and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, image processing, computer vision, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT. The Innovation Strategy team within ATG supports the evolution of Dolby’s innovation portfolio byapplying business and competitive technology perspectives to research‑driven initiatives, helpingprioritize, focus, and guide technical efforts in alignment with overall company strategy. For new projects,we have an innovation pipeline where ideas go through a proposal, ideation and incubation process. Ourfocus is to generate new high potential opportunities for Dolby. Our job is to disrupt, to provoke thoughts,and to spark conversations by challenging the established practices and thinking differently. Our teamowns the process that takes in and prioritizes both top-down and bottom-up ideas. What you’ll doWe are seeking an experienced, business‑savvy professional to join our Innovation Strategy team and playa key role in shaping how advanced technologies evolve within Dolby. As an Innovation Strategist, youwill apply strategic and business thinking to emerging technical work by helping teams assessapplicability, prioritize opportunities, and align innovation efforts with long‑term company strategy.Working alongside researchers, engineers, and business leaders, you will help transform technicalpotential into clear strategic options and informed decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that values curiosity, analytical rigor, and continuouslearning. You will help shape the future of entertainment technology as you work on projects that diversifyDolby's portfolio. In this key role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, spark innovative conversations, and guideconcepts from inception through technical and strategic validation. Your combination of business acumenand technology understanding will be crucial in helping teams compare and prioritize innovationopportunities based on strategic fit, feasibility, and overall value that aligns with Dolby's vision for thefuture of entertainment and technology. No matter your role in the tech sector, what matters most is your ability to think strategically, evaluatetechnology opportunities through a business lens, and translate complex technical concepts into cleardecision points aligned with company strategy. If you're passionate about technology, focused on user-centric experiences, and excited to incorporate diverse perspectives in your decision-making process, wewant to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required with 5+ years of experience in tech-oriented business roles (e.g.,product management, program management, business development, strategy consulting)OR
MBA preferred (or relevant Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Product Management, orrelated field) with 3+ years of experience in tech-oriented business roles
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting market research, trend analyses, and businessmodels to inform strategic and program decisions
Comfortable working with technical teams and technologies such as AI/ML, cloud, edgecomputing, audio/video processing, multimodal experiences. (Prior experience with technologystartups is highly desirable)
Experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives, including setting milestones, trackingprogress, and driving alignment across technical and non‑technical teams (program/projectmanagement)
Proven ability to contribute to and communicate go‑to‑market considerations and strategic recommendation to senior stakeholders
Excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in “go-to-market product management”, “innovation or new product development”and/or “entrepreneurial ventures or product incubation”
Background in technology startups or venture capital
Understanding of various business/revenue models
A huge plus if you have been involved in taking a concept to product launch
Passion for technology
Focused on user centric experiences
Growth mindset and excited to incorporate lots of perspectives/data points
Interest and understanding of technology‑driven product strategy and competitive positioning
Knowledge of strategic analysis tools and methods (e.g. design thinking, Porter’s 5 Forces,Eisenhower Matrix, Corporate Entrepreneurship)

Responsibilities

Technology Landscaping o Conduct technology landscaping across internal research, external ecosystems, and adjacent domains to identify where Dolby technologies can uniquely create value o Understand and compare potential use cases, determining which use cases to prioritize based on strategic relevance, feasibility, and learning potential o Assess technology applicability across different contexts and scenarios, identifying strengths, limitations, and integration considerations o Partner with researchers to translate technical capabilities into clear opportunity frames and long‑term innovation roadmaps
Innovation Context and Strategic Insight Integration o Develop working familiarity with relevant ecosystems, industry structures, and competitive technology dynamics by leveraging internal research, corporate strategy inputs, and reputable external sources o Synthesize industry signals, customer insights, and partner feedback into decision‑oriented insights that inform prioritization, sequencing, and risk assessment for innovation programs o Collaborate with Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, and Business Group teams to apply existing market analyses to early‑stage opportunity framing and hypothesis testing
Strategy and Portfolio Planning o Translate strategic themes, business inputs, and technology capabilities into clear opportunity frames, assumptions, and decision points for innovation initiatives o Support portfolio‑level thinking by helping leadership compare opportunities across strategic fit, maturity, risk, and potential business impact, rather than standalone market attractiveness o Contribute to downstream product adoption and ecosystem pathway thinking by pressure‑testing assumptions using available market research, partner signals, and internal strategy guidance
Program Management and Support Decision Making o Drive execution across multiple early‑stage innovation programs by working with project leads to establish objectives, milestones, learning goals, and operating cadence o Ensure that market, customer, and partner inputs are timely, appropriately scoped, and actionable for program decisions (e.g., pivots, acceleration, or stop/go) o Manage cross‑initiative dependencies and surface risks, trade‑offs, and resource implications to stakeholders and leadership o Support governance and review processes by preparing decision‑ready materials grounded in synthesized inputs rather than de novo analysis
Strategic Customer/Partner Engagement o Identify and prioritize strategic customers, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders relevant to specific innovation initiatives o Engage with external stakeholders to understand key pain points, unmet needs, and opportunity areas, in close collaboration with internal teams o Lead focused, effective communications, including presentations, demos, and structured conversations, to gather actionable feedback o Help project leaders incorporate external feedback into iteration cycles, roadmap updates, and strategic recommendations
Stakeholder Management and Communication o Act as a connector across ATG research, corporate strategy, business group (product), and leadership teams to ensure shared context and aligned decision‑making o Communicate complex inputs (technical, market, strategic) in a clear, structured manner to accelerate understanding and execution o Build trust with partner teams by collaborating on large innovation initiatives while ensuring insights are translated into action

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