Kinaxis

VP Field Innovation & Agentic AI

Kinaxis

full-time

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Origin:  • 🏈 Anywhere in North America

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead Field Co-Innovation Team : Direct and mentor a cross-functional team of product experts, presales architects, and data scientists focused on early-stage innovation in high-value customer engagements.
  • Drive Strategic Transformation Engagements : Play a critical role in large-scale digital transformation deals (e.g., Maestro programs), aligning innovation strategy with client objectives and showcasing differentiated value.
  • Product Collaboration & Use Case Expansion : Work closely with product leadership to define and extend semantic layers and intelligent agent capabilities across WMS, TMS, and financial planning applications.
  • Global Executive Engagement : Act as a trusted advisor to Chief Data Officers (CDOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and innovation stakeholders in key global accounts, helping them shape long-term transformation roadmaps.
  • Bookings Accountability : Own a global bookings target tied to innovation-led transformation initiatives, with responsibility for shaping and influencing major deals through strategic engagement.
  • Innovation Enablement & Evangelism : Partner with Industry Marketing and Sales Enablement teams to create compelling enablement programs, customer-facing narratives, and field training assets that amplify our innovation message.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise software, supply chain technology, or AI innovation, with a strong background in field-facing leadership roles.
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes enterprise engagements.
  • Deep understanding of agentic AI, semantic layers, and enterprise system architectures (WMS/TMS/ERP/Planning).
  • Experience engaging and selling to C-level executives across large global organizations.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to drive revenue and strategic influence.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and executive presence.