Senior Innovation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Provide visionary leadership in strategy and innovative thinking methodologies to create new products and services, introduce groundbreaking concepts, enhance existing processes, and foster a culture of innovation at Mortenson.

• Oversee innovation projects leveraging expertise in the construction industry.

• Lead the Company’s research and development initiatives, including rapid prototyping, product development, industrialization, and the creation of new tools and equipment.

• Collaborate with operating groups to enhance capabilities and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Partner with external organizations to drive advancements in the construction industry and within Mortenson’s business operations.

• Assist operating groups in formulating business plans related to innovation.

• Establish and manage the innovation center as the central hub for transformative innovation.

• Organize group-level innovation challenges to source problem-solving ideas from a diverse audience.

• Design and model solutions aimed at enhancing customer innovation and experience initiatives.

• Broaden the reach of the Innovation group through the development of the Innovation HUB.

• Cultivate strategic relationships with established firms, startups, and academic institutions.

• Track technological trends and advancements, implementing changes that will strengthen the organization.

• Build connections across various backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Lead by example, offering coaching and feedback, while managing team performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of research and analysis methods and techniques.

• Proficient understanding of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.

• Familiarity with general office equipment and personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and related applications.

• Comprehensive knowledge of office systems, practices, procedures, and administrative tasks.

• Understanding of organizational and operational analysis techniques.

• Capability to study complex business issues and analyze multiple datasets.

• Skill in conducting predictive analysis and effectively communicating results to management.

• Strong active listening abilities and effective communication skills, with a receptiveness to diverse input and feedback.

• Willingness to travel up to a specified percentage.

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity policies, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans, along with their intended applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related degree in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the AEC industry or construction field.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.

• Dental insurance plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous matching contribution from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leave options.

• Employer-funded life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.

• No-cost mental health tools and concierge services with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Discounts on gym memberships.