Manager, Innovation

MNP•Calgary, AB

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact with our Innovation & Insights team as a Manager, Innovation. This diverse team of future-focused problem solvers works with key leaders across MNP to evaluate, prioritize, design, and execute on new products and services that will continually redefine and enhance how we serve our clients. As a trusted advisor, you’ll bring a passion for transformation, and thrive on delivering next generation solutions that redefine the way MNP does business. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field
5 - 8 years of progressive experience in roles related to innovation, Data & AI, strategy, digital transformation, or operational excellence
Deep familiarity with innovation frameworks such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies, as well as ability to facilitate workshops, and enable cross-functional collaboration
Ongoing professional development in emerging technologies (AI, automation, digital transformation)
Experience with prototyping, piloting, and scaling new solutions
Ability to lead cross-functional teams with a focus in change management and ability to adapt to new technologies and ways of working

Nice To Haves

Experience within a professional services environment preferred
Exposure to client-facing environments and understanding of client service delivery models considered an asset

Responsibilities

Reporting to MNP’s VP Innovation, this role is responsible for enabling innovation governance standards and driving alignment to MNP’s strategic plan
Lead innovation initiatives from ideation through implementation, ensuring alignment with client service strategy and overall Firm vision
Facilitate stakeholder meetings across business leaders, change enablement, technology development, data engineering and AI/ML team to support high-impact innovation outcomes
Work with key stakeholders across the Firm to define, operate, and continuously improve a structured and well governed innovation pipeline, including idea intake, evaluation, and prioritization
Oversee and assess innovation business cases, ensuring consistent value logic, risk considerations, execution readiness, and quality prior to prioritization
Define, measure, and maintain the innovation value framework, including financial, operational, client, and risk‑adjusted metrics; providing stakeholders with clear r insight on realized value, adoption, and outcomes
Manage and maintain the innovation portfolio reporting system of record, ensuring a single view of priorities, status, value realization, risks, and key decisions
Collaborate with development teams, refining proof of concepts and translating business outcomes into technical requirements, updating business requirements and product requirements documents as required
Collaborate with teammates through mentoring and knowledge sharing, including facilitation of demo’s, lunch-and-learns, and innovation strategy presentations