VP, Incubation Solutions

Summary

Join Hitachi Solutions as their Incubation Solutions Vice President and lead the charge in fostering innovation and developing groundbreaking solutions. This pivotal role involves designing an environment that nurtures creativity, implementing a structured incubation process, and strategically integrating successful innovations into core business operations. You will develop targeted growth plans for promising ideas, test and refine new models, and champion a culture of innovation across the organization. Collaboration with key stakeholders is crucial, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. This leadership position requires extensive experience in innovation, solution design, and strategic initiatives within a large technology organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading innovation, solution design, and strategic initiatives within a large technology organization, including significant leadership experience at the executive level
• Demonstrated success in taking ideas from concept to market, including the ability to scale successful solutions
• Extensive experience working across various business units and functions to drive cohesive innovation strategies
• Experience in managing budgets and resources to support innovation projects effectively
• Market Analysis and Trend Identification: Strong background in analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for innovation
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Innovation Frameworks and Methodologies: Deep understanding of various innovation frameworks and methodologies, such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies specific to innovation and new product development
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends that can impact the company's strategic direction

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement an Environment that Fosters Ideation and Creation of Innovative Solutions: Establish a stimulating and supportive environment that encourages creative thinking and the generation of groundbreaking ideas
• Design a Structured Approach to Incubation with Appropriate Investment: Develop a well-defined incubation process that supports ideation, development, testing, and scaling, backed by the necessary financial and resource investments
• Development of Targeted Growth Plans for Promising Ideas: Identify high-potential ideas and create growth plans tailored to their development and successful market introduction
• Strategic Placement of Successful Solutions within the Business: Ensure that innovations with proven success are integrated into the core business operations to drive overall growth
• Strategy to Test and Refine New Models and Solutions: Implement structured approaches to test new models and solutions, iterating based on feedback and performance to refine and improve
• Foster a Culture of Innovation: Champion a company-wide culture that values innovation, encouraging contributions from all levels of the organization
• Collaboration with Key Stakeholders: Partner with business units, sales, and other relevant stakeholders to align and support innovation initiatives effectively

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly desirable

Benefits

• Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance and Disability Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work