Leads the evolution of innovation strategy and pipeline design to support growth, complexity, and new markets.
Analyzes complex, multi‑dimensional challenges to identify underlying issues and implement new approaches to portfolio structure, prioritization, and flow.
Introduces new concepts and frameworks that improve decision quality, clarity, and scalability across the innovation portfolio.
Builds deep working knowledge of BWUP and partners with the process owner to strengthen sustainability, shared ownership, and governance effectiveness.
Leads pipeline enhancements that enable consistent execution while reducing organizational risk tied to single‑threaded expertise.
Supports leadership decision‑making through clear governance artifacts, insights, and evaluation of portfolio progress.
Enables digital transformation efforts that improve innovation execution, visibility, and scalability.
Translates digital capabilities into repeatable innovation processes and facilitates cross‑functional collaboration to drive adoption and results.
Operates with an enterprise mindset and broad business perspective, influencing outcomes without formal authority.
Demonstrates courage in constructively challenging existing approaches and advocating for improved solutions.
Holds self and others accountable for progress and results, makes sound decisions in complex environments, and fosters collaboration while creating space for innovation and experimentation.

4 years degree or higher in business, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Data Science, or related field
required
8 or more years of experience in data analytics, business strategy, product discovery, or innovation roles; including experience in innovation operations, portfolio management, or program execution within R&D, strategy, or digital environments
required
Digital fluency and curiosity (data, tools, AI‑enabled workflows, portfolio platforms)
required
Experience working in R&D or scientific environments
preferred
Previous experience in people management
preferred

Operations Lead

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