Global Innovation Leader
Date: Aug 2, 2023
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 99472
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As the Global Innovation Leader , you will have the opportunity to:
Serveas mentor and provideguidance to multiple teams who are working on first of kind projects for Black & Veatch
Leadproject teams through the incubate and pilot phases; mentorthrough launch phase
Guide development and implementation of vision and strategies on multiple growth initiative projects
Strengthen relationships with key senior management with clients
Identifynew trends, evaluation of emerging technologies, development of new business models, and establishing partnerships with internal and external entrepreneurs
The Team
As part of BV Strategic Growth , you will have the opportunity to drive agility, innovation, and hold BV accountable as an organization to our commitment to transform and grow. You are passionate about growth, client-centric, and work seamlessly across all areas of BV.
Key Responsibilities
Serves as mentor and provides guidance to multiple teams who are working on first of kind projects for Black & Veatch
Leads cross-business workshops and strategic planning sessions around various topics
Assists in the strategic planning process
Build strong relationships with industry experts and both new and existing customers
Identify and develop new strategies, business opportunities, and technologies that can lead to innovation and consequently growth within a company
Is recognized as a thought leader in the external market, and plays a critical role in business development efforts for assigned growth initiatives
Builds strong relationships with industry experts; strengthens contact network to support growth
Has established network and referral contacts
Provides guidance on development and presentation of proposals to clients
Responsible for reviewing and approving project spend
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in business development and leadership, combining in-depth sales and marketing knowledge with deep operational experience, technical savvy and cross-functional communication abilities.Extensive experience driving sales, managing profit margins, managing teams, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability.
Preferred Skills:
Ability to evaluate and assess potential IP-related partnerships and collaborations to support technology or product development efforts
Experience conducting due diligence on potential licensees or purchasers of IP assets
Conducting IP valuations to determine the potential value of an IP asset for licensing or monetization purposes
Collaborative leadership orientation; is skilled at coaching and mentoring others
Strong communication skills; has an ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form and build trusted internal and external relationships
Demonstrates strategic agility; sees ahead clearly, can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately, has broad knowledge and perspective, is future oriented, can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods
Is a change agent; demonstrates the ability to research, design, and build organizational support for and implementation of programs.
Demonstrates innovative forward thinking; is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market, has good judgment about which creative ideas work and suggestions will work, has a sense about managing the creative process of others, can facilitate effective brainstorming, and can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace
Extensive experience driving sales, managing profit margins, managing teams, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability
Strong analytical skills; has a knack for converting insights into creative actionable recommendations
Strong business and financial acumen
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in law, business, engineering or a related field with past work experience focus on Intellectual Property (IP).
Strong project management skills to oversee IP-related initiatives. Experience in managing IP portfolios and developing IP strategies, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies and past work with R&D teams to identify and protect novel technologies and inventions.
Strong business acumen and knowledge of the product development lifecycle to align IP strategies with business goals.
Experience developing strategies for licensing and monetizing IP assets, such as royalty-based licensing or IP sales.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including outside consultants and partners.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate IP concepts to non-IP stakeholders
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment.
Salary Plan
GRO: Growth
Job Grade
003
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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