Vice President of Corporate Innovation and Organizational Development
About the Role
The Vice President of Corporate Innovation and Organizational Development will lead initiatives that strengthen the company’s ability to innovate, adapt, and scale. This executive will work closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for organizational improvement, develop innovation strategies, and ensure that the company’s structure, talent, and operating practices support its long-term business objectives.
This role combines corporate innovation with organizational leadership, focusing on improving organizational effectiveness, encouraging new ideas, strengthening leadership capabilities, and guiding business transformation. The VP will assess organizational needs, develop practical improvement initiatives, and establish programs that help teams work more effectively while supporting a culture of innovation and continuous development.
The ideal candidate brings extensive professional experience with significant management and executive leadership experience, strong strategic judgment, and the ability to translate organizational challenges and emerging opportunities into practical initiatives with measurable business impact.
What You’ll Do
Develop and lead innovation initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic priorities and long-term objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve business models, internal capabilities, operating practices, and organizational performance.
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry developments, and new approaches that may create business value.
Establish processes for assessing, prioritizing, and advancing innovation proposals across the organization.
Evaluate the company’s organizational structure, reporting relationships, and functional responsibilities.
Recommend organizational improvements that strengthen accountability, decision-making, and operational coordination.
Work with executive leaders to clarify leadership roles, management responsibilities, and departmental objectives.
Develop organizational practices that support efficient collaboration and sustainable business growth.
Lead organizational development initiatives that improve adaptability, communication, and overall effectiveness.
Guide teams through organizational changes, new operating practices, and evolving business priorities.
Identify potential barriers to change and develop approaches to improve adoption and engagement.
Establish methods to assess the effectiveness of organizational development initiatives.
Partner with senior leadership and Human Resources to identify leadership development needs and organizational talent priorities.
Establish programs that strengthen management capabilities, succession planning, and leadership readiness.
Support the development of high-potential employees and future functional leaders.
Encourage a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership accountability.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, internal processes, and cross-functional operating practices.
Promote practical innovation through process redesign, technology adoption, and structured problem-solving.
Evaluate the effectiveness of improvement initiatives using operational data and measurable performance indicators.
Collaborate with functional leaders to implement improvements that increase efficiency and organizational capacity.
Work with Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Human Resources to coordinate innovation and organizational initiatives.
Facilitate collaboration across departments and help resolve structural or communication barriers.
Align innovation projects with available resources, business priorities, and operational requirements.
Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of successful practices across the organization.
Develop internal programs that encourage employees to identify opportunities and contribute new ideas.
Evaluate potential partnerships, external expertise, and innovation resources that may support business development.
Establish appropriate methods for reviewing, testing, and implementing promising concepts.
Monitor the business impact of innovation initiatives and recommend opportunities for further development.
Advise executive leadership on organizational capabilities, innovation opportunities, and strategic development priorities.
Establish performance indicators to evaluate innovation progress and organizational effectiveness.
Prepare executive reports outlining initiative results, organizational challenges, and recommendations.
Take ownership of key development initiatives and ensure that plans are translated into measurable outcomes.
Qualifications
Extensive professional experience in corporate innovation, organizational development, business transformation, strategy, or a related function, with significant management and executive leadership experience.
Proven ability to develop and implement innovation strategies that support business growth and organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrated experience evaluating organizational structures, management practices, and operational capabilities.
Strong understanding of organizational design, change management, leadership development, and talent planning.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating organizational improvements across multiple departments.
Ability to identify business opportunities, evaluate emerging trends, and translate new ideas into practical initiatives.
Demonstrated success improving internal processes, collaboration models, and organizational performance.
Experience developing leadership programs, succession planning initiatives, or management development frameworks.
Strong understanding of business operations and the relationship between organizational capabilities and commercial performance.
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence senior executives, communicate organizational recommendations, and build alignment among stakeholders.
Strong project leadership and change management capabilities, including the ability to manage complex initiatives.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in evolving business environments.
A forward-thinking, collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on execution, accountability, and measurable results.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Management, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; an advanced degree is an advantage.
Why Join Us
Strategic Influence: Help shape the company’s innovation priorities and organizational development direction.
Organizational Impact: Improve how teams collaborate, leaders develop, and business functions operate.
Innovation Leadership: Introduce new ideas, approaches, and capabilities that strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Executive Partnership: Work directly with senior leadership on important organizational and strategic initiatives.
Meaningful Ownership: Turn innovation opportunities and organizational improvements into measurable business results.
Compensation Range
Base Salary: To be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and the overall compensation structure.
Additional compensation may include performance-based annual incentives, executive bonus opportunities, and/or equity-based compensation, depending on the role’s scope and the company’s compensation policies.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Training & Development
Leadership Development Opportunities
Wellness Resources
