Turner Construction Company · 8 hours ago
Innovation Project Manager - HQ
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expTurner Construction Company is a leader in the construction industry, seeking an Innovation Project Manager to oversee innovation initiatives. The role involves managing projects, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation solutions aligned with organizational strategy.
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Responsibilities
Explore innovation opportunities through various means (e.g., research, innovation campaigns, academic) and discuss with Innovation team to determine viability and alignment to organizational strategy
Project manage and oversee Innovation initiatives and facilitate project team and workshop activities working in collaboration with subject matter experts, functional business area leaders, and relevant stakeholders
Establish, communicate, and manage Innovation project-specific schedule and activities, and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for project execution
Direct, manage, and guide project team in implementation of assigned project activities and foster working environment to encourage collaboration and open idea generation as project progresses
Plan, execute, document, track, measure and follow up with Innovation project teams to ensure completion of work activities aligned with KPIs
Test and evaluate results of Innovation project to validate solution aligns and confirms with initial hypothesis
Project manage transition and maintain involvement monitor progress of Innovation solution to appropriate stakeholders and other support resources (e.g., Legal, IS Security)
Engage with relevant stakeholders to influence and increase their understanding of Innovation initiatives and value and impact of new technologies on local and departmental business strategies
Develop continuous learning channel to stay informed of advancements in select emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics)
Manage internal research and development activities and develop and maintain external relationships with technology leaders and university partners
Other activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program in Business, Engineering, or related field
minimum of 5 years of experience in innovation management, product development, or related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
Strong project management skills (e.g., scopes of work, project schedule, KPIs) with ability to lead cross-functional teams and ability to coordinate concurrent projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and humility working through creative process
Relentlessly curious, continuous learner, and take initiative to explore and ask questions
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills with effective presentation skills
Interpersonal skills with ability to influence decision making and gain alignment with stakeholders
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Preferred
advanced degree or Master's Degree
Familiar with organizational change methodologies
Familiar with bringing new products or services to market and passion for technology innovation
Familiar with innovation tools and methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup) and emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics)
Company
Turner Construction Company
Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Christa Andresky
Chief Financial Officer
Lars Leitner
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
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