Switzerland Global Enterprise

Innovation Director

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $152,400 - $203,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber Security

About the role

  • Define and execute comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with grid modernization and industry electrification trends.
  • Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on utility and industrial customers operations.
  • Contribute to technology roadmaps development and drive New Technology Introduction initiatives.
  • Lead mission-based teams delivering customer-focused innovative solutions for digital transformation of substations and grid networks.
  • Lead customer proof-of-concept projects from conception through successful deployment.
  • Coordinate with R&D, product management, and commercial teams to identify innovation collaboration opportunities with customers.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with utility customers, research institutions, and technology partners.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, standards committees, and technical forums.
  • Collaborate with utilities on future grid architecture and operational requirements.
  • Build and lead a high-performing innovation team, fostering creativity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping.
  • Mentor technical staff and guide professional development.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • Minimum of 12 years experience in power systems, grid automation, or related technology sectors.
  • Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles managing innovation or R&D organizations.
  • Proven track record of bringing innovative products from concept to market.
  • Deep understanding of the electric grid ecosystem including assets, protection, automation, monitoring and diagnostics, communications, customers, markets.
  • Experience with software-defined systems, virtualization, and cloud computing architectures.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML applications in industrial automation and grid operations.
  • Familiarity with grid communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, GOOSE) and cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical vision into business strategy.
  • Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience managing customer relationships and collaborative development projects.
  • Experience with utility industry standards and regulatory environments.
  • Background in digital transformation initiatives within traditional industries.
  • Prior experience with proof-of-concept development and technology validation.
  • Published research or patents in relevant technical areas.
  • Professional certifications in project management or innovation methodologies.