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Job Title: Director of Corporate Innovation

Company Name: National Technical Systems Inc
Location: Calabasas, CA
Profession: Department Head or Executive

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Job Description:

Reference ID: CO010
Title: Director of Corporate Innovation
Location: Calabasas, CA
 
Job Description:

This is a senior level role primarily focused on the success of the company’s strategic external innovation growth strategies.  The Director of Corporate Innovation is responsible for facilitating creation of ideas and subsequent development of new and enhanced services and capabilities for the corporation.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the company’s external (i.e., capabilities related) innovation process
- Facilitate and coach collaborative work groups
- Generation of ideas to drive innovation of new and enhanced services and capabilities
- Development of formal business plans, market research studies and pilot programs
- Guide and support successful implementation of new and enhanced services and capabilities
 Monitor key performance indicators and assure value is created as a result of innovation efforts
- Prepare and communicate periodic status reports and internal and external new releases
 Innovation Project Management
- Such other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure success of the company’s strategic external innovation growth strategies.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous position(s) in management and growth of profit & loss centers
- Very strong analytical skills and proficient with quantitative methods balanced by a creative flair to think outside of the box
- Proven track record in performing market research and writing business plans that have led to successful deployment of innovative products, services, and businesses
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating financial models and pro forma statements
- Experienced with analysis of financial statements and ratios
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Proficient with making presentations to groups
- Highly proficient with all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- High technology industry experience
- Renewable (Clean) Energy Sector work experience a plus
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
MBA and BS Engineering preferred with 7 years direct experience.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:  Office with Travel up to 50%


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