Technology Innovation Specialist

Intertek•Bozeman, MT

5h•Remote

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Technology Innovation Specialist to join their People Assurance team as a remote employee. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between raw innovation and its broader impact, transforming early-stage ideas into compelling artifacts like live demos, presentation decks, demo videos, and written narratives. The specialist will also independently conceive, build, and evangelize their own innovations. When an innovation is ready for production, this role will translate it into actionable context for product and engineering teams. Additionally, the position may serve as a liaison for innovation initiatives through the VP of Technology, supporting executive-level strategic charters and the People Assurance executive operating system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
4+ years of combined experience in software development, technical product management, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrable development experience (able to read, write, modify, and debug code across at least one relevant stack- example; front-end JavaScript/React, back-end PHP/Node, or similar).
Strong product intuition- ability to think in terms of user outcomes, future scope, and business value
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences.
Experience creating polished presentations, demos, or other audience-facing materials from technical source material.
Comfortable with self-directed work, open-ended problems, and high ambiguity and be able to define your own direction and execute without detailed requirements.
Strong creative and visual instincts and can recognize and produce work that looks and feels professional and intentional.
Collaborative and curious and enjoys working alongside technical experts while also contributing independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
Must be customer focused and quality driven.
This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
This position is not open for current/future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or alongside an innovation lab, R&D function, or early-stage product team.
Familiarity with the People Assurance technology stack: PHP/Laravel, React.js, AWS, MAUI, or related technologies.
Experience working with AI/LLM tools in a development or product context.
Ability to produce demo videos or screencasts using screen recording and light video editing tools.
Experience supporting executive communications, strategic planning processes, or senior leadership presentations.
Knowledge of agile and SAFe methodologies.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and regulations (PCI, PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, ADA, etc.)
Experience with Learning Management Systems or training-focused platforms.

Responsibilities

Work directly with innovators, architects, and senior contributors to understand emerging technology work and transform it into polished, audience-ready artifacts including executive presentations, live demos, and demo videos.
Bring the right story to the right audience: translate complex technical work into compelling narratives for executive leadership, external stakeholders, or the general public.
Serve as the bridge between the innovation lab and the product development lifecycle; packaging proven concepts with the documentation, context, and clarity that product and engineering teams need to take them to production.
Independently conceive, prototype, and demonstrate your own innovations, contributing original ideas and proof-of-concepts to the team's pipeline.
Stay at the forefront of emerging technology trends and actively bring relevant insights, tools, and ideas back to the organization.
Support executive-level strategic initiatives through the VP of Technology, contributing to company-wide charters and preparing materials for leadership briefings and cross-functional conversations.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment; defining your own direction, managing your own priorities, and delivering work that speaks for itself.