Innovation Manager at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas (GDC)

Job Purpose

• We are seeking for an innovation officer to focus on developing, managing and implementing new ideas and innovation for the enhancement of our company's innovative capabilities.
• In this role, you will actively identify key areas for innovative transformation, develop plans according to varying timelines, and manage these processes by aligning innovation goals with the company's broader business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meeting with stakeholders at different levels to identify areas of innovation and growth.
• Develops new applications, tools and platforms that will improve Genesis Deluxe Cinemas Service delivery across all value chain
• Identifying innovation trends and business opportunities within the market.
• Developing, strategizing, and planning new interventions that will drive innovation.
• Formulates effective new ideas and innovative strategies for product development, marketing, branding, or business opportunities
• Recognizes promising ideas and finds ways to introduce them into the company’s future plans and discards ideas that are ineffective, costly, or beyond the scope of the company’s mission or abilities to develop.
• Strategizes with product development teams to transform general ideas into workable solutions.
• Analyzes existing practices to isolate areas ripe for improvement or enhancement.
• Evaluates the progress of innovation and adjusts the pace or direction of new projects in accordance.
• Keeps all new projects in line with the company’s mission and maintains consistency with the company’s message and brand.

Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or any technology related field. in strategy, leadership, business, or management.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in IT or technology
• Candidate must reside in Lagos.
• Must possess IT skills
• Must possess an inquisitive and creative mind.
• Superior research and analytical skills to track and predict trends.
• Must be able to work creatively within a budget and use innovation to find ways of more effectively managing resources.
• Must be able to collaborate with executives, creative teams, research and development, and product development teams.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuasively sell ideas.
• Must be a good Team player with excellent ability to multi-tasking and able to adapt to varying Situations.