Director, Enterprise Innovation
Date: Apr 25, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30339
Company: Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid in office/remote
Southwire Job Description
We're looking for a visionary and strategic leader to fill the Director role at our Innovation Hub. As the
Director, you'll collaborate across all business verticals and functional areas at Southwire and engage
with Domain Experts to understand their strategic needs and mandates. Your role involves integrating
cutting-edge solutions through design thinking, leveraging the latest methods and toolkits. You'll lead the
scoping and planning of projects and workshops that inform the future, potential disruption and
disruption opportunities, with a dedicated team. Cultivating an innovation-centric culture within the hub
is an essential component of the job. If you are a forward-thinking individual with a passion for driving innovation and have a proven ability to lead and manage in a dynamic setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to drive the innovation agenda, aligning with
organizational goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with different business verticals, functional areas
and Domain Experts to understand their unique needs and integrate innovative solutions.
3. Process and Procedure Establishment: Develop and implement effective processes and procedures
withing the hub to streamline innovation workflows, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Technology Scoping and Integration: Stay abreast of the latest software and hardware tools,
incorporating them into the hub's operations to enhance innovation capabilities.
5. Workshop Planning: Scope, plan and execute workshops and facilitations for creative, problem-solving,
and cross-functional collaboration.
6. Team Leadership: Manage a dedicated team, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful
execution of innovation initiatives.
7. Budget Preparation: Along with the leaders of the Domains, take ownership of budget preparation for
the innovation hub, ensuring resources are allocated strategically to maximize impact.
8. Operations: Collaboratively, manage the Spark Innovation Hub operations with a focus on budget,
value to the business and financial discipline using lean principles.
9. Representation: Represent the Spark internally and externally with a multitude of stakeholders
including business & functional leaders, external partners and institutions.
Education, Experience, and Skills
Required
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Years of Experience: 10+
Field of Expertise: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience within an innovation hub. Additionally, practical involvement with startups, technology companies, and academic institutions is a must. - At least 2 years of managing all functions of an innovation hub is essential.
Preferred
Minimum Education Level: Master's
Years of Experience: 3+
Preferred Field of Expertise: Business Administration
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta