Innovation Manager at Credit Direct Limited

Job Summary

The Innovation Manager is responsible for driving and managing the company’s innovation initiatives, from idea generation to project execution. This role involves developing and implementing an innovation strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term goals, fostering a culture of creativity, and overseeing the entire innovation pipeline. The Innovation Manager will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate ideation sessions, and manage the development and incubation of high-potential ideas.

Job Details

• Understands the long-term strategy of the company and aligns the innovation strategy by identifying the Strategic Search Fields where all innovative opportunities fall.
• Farms the idea discovery process by planning, managing, and running ideation sessions with several innovation teams within the company.
• Sets up and coordinates a cross-functional team that drive innovation in the organization.
• Responsible for implementing and improving the innovation framework.
• Maintains and drives the innovation pipeline by driving participation from the entire organization.
• Works with several innovation teams to develop new concepts by supporting in conducting research, feasibility studies, and building up pitch decks.
• Plans and executes an annual innovation event, Innov8 Fest, to evaluate and select the best innovation ideas in the pipeline.
• Runs and manages a 3-month incubation program to progress selected ideas through problem and solution validation towards the launch of an MVP.
• Helps the innovation teams to prepare the necessary documentation to handover the business to operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field. 
• An MBA or a similar discipline is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in innovation, product management, or strategy within the FinTech sector or financial services.
• Excellent leadership, management and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – written, and verbal.
• Proficient in building excellent presentations/pitch decks
• Ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders at a high level.
• Be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
• Familiar with design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies.
• Change and Project Management: Ability to effectively plan and monitor the development of new business ideas. Manages the adoption of new innovations, working with stakeholders to integrate changes effectively.

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• Technical interview 
• Assessment
• Interview with Senior members of the team
• Cultural and Behavioural Fit Interview with a member of the Executive team.