Team Lead, Innovation System Manager (ISM) at First Bank

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the Bank’s innovation system in line with the Bank’s approved innovation strategy
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s internal idea management platform (Imagin8)
• Design and run periodic Innovation challenges as scheduled
• Review and evaluate submissions to Innovation challenges within approved timelines
• Engage Business stakeholders with pre-evaluated submission and identify submissions that will be accepted  for implementation
• Conduct periodic reviews of ideas accepted for implementation in line with agreed timelines and present  detailed report detailing status update for these ideas 
• Proactively manage initiatives that are at risk of falling behind approved timelines and devise contingency plans  to increase likelihood of being delivered on schedule
• Liaise with M&CC department to develop and manage the rollout of a yearly holistic communication/ 
• engagement plan to drive awareness and engagement with all stakeholders
• Manage the implementation of the Bank’s Innovation Rewards and Recognition framework
• Identify idea submissions that qualify for rewards and work with FINCON to ensure disbursement of rewards  are done timely
• Periodic update and communication of the Imagin8 leaderboard which showcases top ideators 
• Liaise with First Academy to ensure Innovation training curriculum is updated yearly and effectively rolled out across the bank as approved
• Periodic review of the impact of Innovation training curriculum to ensure expected training outcomes are achieved
• Coordinate the scheduling of periodic Innovation committee meetings and ensure adequate preparations are made to guarantee successful meetings
• Ensure meeting minutes and action points are well captured and communicated promptly to all meeting participants
• Supervise the activities of innovation analysts or other project team members and enabler teams working on assigned projects
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head, Enterprise Innovation
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Minimum of Bachelors degree, with a minimum grade of 2.2
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of three years working experience in Innovation system management
• Experience in the implementation of innovation initiatives, managing transformation, change management or other strategic projects
• Experience with Program Management or Project Management Office desirable
• Supervisory experience