Vice President of Innovation

Vice President of Innovation

About the Company

Diverse industrial organization serving various business sectors

Industry
Industrial Automation

Type
Subsidiary of a Public Company

Founded
1953

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Construction
• Food
• Accounting
• Chicago
• Industrial
• Manufacturing
• Farming
• Garden
• Machinery
• Distribution and Wholesalers
• Industrials & Manufacturing

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Innovation to lead and support innovation efforts across its diversified industrial portfolio. The successful candidate will be a highly respected innovation leader with a strong technical background, strategic vision, and business acumen. This role is pivotal in driving sustainable growth through new product development, technology adoption, business model innovation, and strategic partnerships. The Vice President of Innovation will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, managing a portfolio of innovation resources, and influencing leaders across a decentralized organization to ensure the success of innovation initiatives. Candidates for the Vice President of Innovation position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, with a Master's or Doctoral degree preferred, and an MBA or equivalent business education strongly desired. A minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in innovation, engineering, product development, technology strategy, R&D, or related fields is required, with a proven track record of leading innovation across multiple business units and industries. The role demands a leader with exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, as well as the ability to lead through change and build a culture of innovation. Experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products, automation, transportation, building products, energy, distribution, or related sectors is essential, and P&L management experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of industrial markets, manufacturing economics, and growth strategies, and be adept at evaluating investment opportunities and translating emerging technologies into commercial value.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Innovation Officer

Functions

• Business Development
• Education/Academic Administration