Director Of Innovation – Chicago Jobs in Chicago Ridge, Cook, Illinois

5+ years of experience managing sales processes in a management or director role

Manage the sales pipeline ensuring accurate tracking of leads, opportunities, and partner interaction (via Hubspot)

Collaborate with the Marketing Team and broader Experience Team to help drive inbound conversions

A relationship builder - you enjoy creating and nurturing relationships, and can cultivate mutual benefits along the way

Able to juggle multiple priorities -- you are able to manage multiple projects and always on deadline

Strong social and presentation skills with ability to influence

Demonstrated experience and skills in the advancement and nurturing of boys and young men of color

Perform other duties as assigned.

Key stakeholders are effectively and efficiently mobilized to advocate and speak on behalf of the Obama Foundation

MBK Chicago partner organizations are engaged and executing their local action plan

Successful and sustainable MBK Chicago Model Communities

MBK Chicago Local Action Plan goals are on track on time

In-depth knowledge and experience in leading data-driven practices including distilling analysis into insights and translating insights into systemic action

Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership experience in special education leading teams is required

Proven record of building and leading large-scale complex programs, projects and change management initiatives; and

Special Education Knowledge and Expertise

Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems and adapt strategy to changing conditions

Ability to effectively achieve multiple goals and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Knowledge Management: Retain and track all program contacts, strategy and promotional materials, and standard operating procedures

Demonstrated experience in project and event management coordination

Project Management: Support the team’s activities and milestones in accordance with established MBKA and Obama Foundation procedures

An updated team project plan in Asana or designated project management tool

Organized administrative support of the Manager, MBK Chicago, and all meeting requests are responded to within 24 hours

Accurate tracking and facilitation of the Manager, MBK Chicago’s travel arrangements and expenses

Preferred , a minimum of 5 years work experience in retail operations management, hospitality, or restaurant.

Change Management – the ability to evolve and succeed in a fast-paced and competitive environment

Ensure store operations adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.

Develop and execute actions that ensure an engaged employee base and culture focused on guest experience and sales

Demonstrated excellent guest service skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.

Provide overall direction to improve store operations within an assigned region and meet operational objectives.

1-3+ years of similar work experience

Knowledge of paid search, CPG or e-commerce is preferred but not required

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and take initiative in a high paced environment

High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills and creative problem solver

Collaborate with the Sales Team to build and maintain CPG advertiser relationships

Educate, engage and encourage CPG advertisers to activate e-commerce campaigns on a world-class digital grocery platform

Understanding and Use of Dispatch, Communication, and Train Management Software

Provide internal/external customer service with professional interpersonal skills.

Appropriately manage both passenger (high speed, long distance, and suburban) and freight traffic

Knowledge and familiarity with the geography and characteristics of dispatch district

Knowledge and protection of the Federal Hours of Service Law, Federal Train Sheet Law, Federal Railroad Radio Rules, etc.

Preferred Qualifications & Work Environment

Collaborate with onboarding and account management teams

Experience selling SaaS solutions in the digital ad space

5+ years digital media & SaaS experience, highly familiar with the DSP and programmatic space as well as ad agency ecosystem

Experience in a client facing presentations and enterprise sales

Excellent presentation and communication abilities including being able to communicate complicated technical concepts and features to non-technical audiences

Strong negotiation, influencing skills and an ability to persuade at all levels of an organization

Experience in complex, large-scale project management ( Required )

Implement a project management plan to move work forward and ensure we are on track to meeting our project milestones.

Conduct research on the local and statewide educational landscape at the secondary and postsecondary level to inform our growth strategy.

Support the execution of a go-to-market strategy that drives our transition to a statewide region with new program offerings.

Lived experience of the Fellows we serve (Preferred)

Experience or interest in sales, growth, and partnership strategy

Work closely with Food Innovation to craft a new model for kitchens, emphasizing efficiency, team member experience, and food quality.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Comprehensive benefits including vacation time, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and prescription coverage.

Note: Remote and hybrid work arrangements will be discussed during initial meetings with Talent Advisor & HRBP.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to redefine the future of drive-thru services, focusing on enhancing speed and customer satisfaction.

Develop a testing infrastructure for kitchen innovations and enhancements, aiming to identify breakthrough opportunities in productivity and profitability.

10-years or more of manufacturing experience in the agriculture markets with positions held in Marketing, Product Development/Management or Business Development

Identify and originate innovation and business development opportunities leveraging internal and external stakeholders and knowledge systems or networks

Foster strategic partnerships with world-class research institutions and industry organizations to leverage external expertise and promote knowledge exchange

5-years or more of global experience specializing in the development and commercialization of agricultural crop input technologies (i.e., fertilizers, pesticides, biologicals)

5-years or more of experience among cross-functional teams including Legal, Regulatory, Product Development, Research, Formulations, Field Development, Marketing, Communication, and Sales

Experience creating and managing an annual budget in support of 5-year proforma

Exceptional skills in program management, encompassing the ability to execute a vision and deliver comprehensive reports to C-level executives.

A proven history of guiding complex innovation programs that involve interdisciplinary collaboration and adept stakeholder management.

A minimum of 15 years of experience in the Electronics Industry, including tenure with a prominent OEM.

Leading and nurturing a globally dispersed team of experts and operators, including the Innovation Lab and Seller Quality Control team.

Fostering the organization's reputation as a technological authority by providing sellers with technical resources, training, and expertise.

Elevating the organization's thought leadership by creating engaging content and facilitating connections with partners, sellers, journalists, and influencers.

International experience in leading teams across geographies and functions (preferred).

Create external resource pools, agency rosters, knowledge partnerships and buffer resources.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. MS/MBA preferred.

Holistic business understanding from insights to shelf (desirable, viable, feasible innovation from insights to scale).

International experience in leading teams across geographies and functions (preferred).

Create external resource pools, agency rosters, knowledge partnerships and buffer resources.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. MS/MBA preferred.

Holistic business understanding from insights to shelf (desirable, viable, feasible innovation from insights to scale).

Manages Innovation Program including collaboration models and councils, ideation, testing capabilities, and associated performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated success in driving growth through collaboration, negotiating, and large group stakeholder management

Supports Innovation Officer in implementing business innovation strategies.

Develops and executes plans in conjunction with external partners, FinTechs, venture capital, etc. which align to multi-horizon objectives.

Represents bank in industry through conferences, speaking engagements, talent and recruiting events, podcasts and thought-leadership.

**Hourly pay between $28-32/ hour based on experience.

Paid training as well as uniform provided.

United States of America - Illinois - Joliet

Up to 100% travel should be expected with this role

This role is not eligible for relocation

Essential Job Functions (RESPONSIBLE TO)

Minimum 2 year of experience Case Management Experience

Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member’s benefits and/or healthcare needs.

Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

Utilizes influencing/ motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of

Helps member actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.

Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, social services or human services field.

Exceptional people leadership skills, capable of aligning technical teams to business strategies within tight timelines and budgets.

Strong presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information to diverse audiences with varying levels of technical background.

MBA or PMP certification is highly desirable.

Prior experience at a start-up company.

Engage and nurture strategic partnerships to support development and scale-up. Rapidly evaluate technology concepts through design, prototyping, and testing.

Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, driving innovation within our team.

Strong interest and knowledge of the capabilities and application of generative AI algorithms such as LLMs

Experience leading effectively within a rapid startup entrepreneurial environment.

5+ year’s experience leading and scaling independent Engineering and Data teams

Experience working with design and strategy of Emerging AI Technology

Experience leading and motivating developers to create new software products using cutting-edge technologies

Knowledge of the drug development life cycle, or pharmaceutical sales