Senior Manager, Digital Innovation

Role Overview

• Define and drive the digital innovation strategy in alignment with enterprise objectives and business needs.
• Lead the discovery and evaluation of emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, RPA, data analytics, etc.) that can be applied to core and support functions such as finance, HR, procurement, and operations.
• Act as a thought leader and internal evangelist for digital transformation within the organization.
• Oversee the innovation project pipeline, ensuring prioritization of high-impact, scalable initiatives.
• Establish a clear framework for ideation, prototyping, piloting, and scaling of digital solutions.
• Monitor performance and value realization across digital projects and ensure continuous alignment with KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with internal business units, IT, and external partners to ensure successful integration and adoption of digital solutions.
• Serve as a key change agent to drive mindset shift, digital fluency, and innovation culture throughout the enterprise.
• Facilitate agile collaboration environments and innovation workshops to accelerate solution design and co-creation.
• Build relationships with startups, academic institutions, technology providers, and industry consortia to tap into external innovation networks.
• Evaluate and manage strategic partnerships and digital platforms that support innovation scaling.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and entrepreneurial thinking within Shared Services and across business functions.
• Mentor and coach business stakeholders in innovation methodology and tools (e.g., design thinking, lean experimentation, agile delivery).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business Management with specialization in Digital Transformation, Strategy, Innovation or Operations Management or a related field.
• 8
• 10 years of experience.
• Strong track record of successfully driving digital programs in complex, multinational organizations.
• Proven experience in project management, with a focus on executing complex projects within specified timelines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well versed with a broad range of technologies (cloud, AI/ML, RPA, data platforms, APIs, low-code).
• Familiarity with the container shipping industry is a plus.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• IoT
• RPA

Benefits

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.