Sr. Vice President of Innovation

Aegis Sortation•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Innovation will lead Aegis’ enterprise wide Innovation and Technology Development Strategy, driving measurable business impact through disciplined execution, technology scouting, new product development, and strategic partnerships. Cultivate a culture of creativity, inspire and motivate teams, and uphold Aegis’ Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Success in this role directly impacts company growth, revenue, and industry transformation.

Requirements

10+ years in executive leadership, with direct P&L responsibility.
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Master's preferred)
Experience on executive leadership team and operating committee.
Demonstrated success running stage gate/product development processes.
Proven ability to commercialize products and manage lifecycle.
Background in automation, electro-mechanical devices, or related fields.
Strong financial acumen and risk management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership.

Nice To Haves

AI, data science, and Gen AI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive innovation strategy and execution across product development lifecycle.
Own P&L responsibilities for innovation initiatives.
Lead Agile Stage Gate process for product development, ensuring disciplined risk and resource management.
Collaborate with ELT and operating committee to align innovation with business goals.
Foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Translate vision into actionable plans; chart the course through ambiguity.
Oversee technology transfer, scaling, and commercialization of new products.
Monitor market dynamics and iterate product strategies post-commercialization.
Manage IP considerations and ensure compliance with company standards.
Embrace and promote by incorporating into your work the core values of Aegis: 1. Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others. 2. Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations. 3. Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another. 4. Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does! 5. Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?” 6. Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.