Innovation Manager II
The H-E-B Emerging Technology & Innovation (ETI) Team focuses on how we inspire and innovate with transformational change through discovering, learning, and recommending technologies that improve the lives of our customers and partners. As an Innovation Manager II, you'll contribute at an increased strategic and enterprise-impacting level and lead efforts to identify, create, and deliver breakthrough emerging technology innovations and work across H-E-B vendor, digital, and business teams. Once you're eligible, you'll become an owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources people drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B the greatest omnichannel retailing company.
Do you have a : HEART FOR PEOPLE... desire to help others live better via technology? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... initiative, willingness to take risks to strengthen the organization? PASSION FOR RESULTS... entrepreneurial drive and passion to create the future?
We are looking for :
- 4+ years of industry experience
What is the work?
Management / Information Technology
Assists with development of short- and long-range business objectives related to specific, distinctive emerging technology and innovation goalsShares / co-develops technology exploration targets and team objectivesProvides advanced business case analysis to support further new idea developmentManages priorities; makes critical decisions to focus / allocate resourcesServes as thought leader and mentor in assigned relationshipsPerforms Innovation Mgr I dutiesWhat is your background?
A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or experience4+ years of experience in the industry3+ years of experience at a senior management levelExperience in businesses, technologies, and innovation-type initiatives / projectsExperience in incubation / execution of entrepreneurial ventures and orchestrated commercialization plans for breakthrough consumer solutionsExperience successfully conducting / executing ideation processesExperience successfully working complex issues on cross-functional teamsExperience in emerging technology and innovation managementExperience successfully working complex issues with senior managementDo you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Innovation Manager II?
Proficiency in MS OfficeAdvanced facilitating skillsStrong communication skillsStrong project management skillsStrong collaborating, negotiating, and influencing skillsEntrepreneurial leadership skillsAbility to build lasting relationshipsAbility to work in a complex, matrix team environment as a leader or supporterAbility to make critical decisionsAbility to manage multiple projects; attention to detailCan you...
Function in a fast-paced environmentTravel by car or plane with overnight stays