INNOVATION ASSOCIATE

29 ديسمبر، 2022

0 1 2 دقائق

الوصف الوظيفي

What You'll Be Doing:

Generally

Internally

Promote and strengthen Parsons Innovation Culture
Prepare and provide support related to Innovation & Tech weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
Participate and support Business Development activities with regards to Innovation & Technology.
Implementing – Identifying and connecting innovations with our BD teams.
Ensuring that innovation ideas expressed on proposals is in-line with Parsons strategic vision and the goals of the individual project
Prepare Innovation Frameworks, Execution Plans & Case Studies related to Innovation & Technology Pilots
Support Innovation Capturing / Cataloguing – Innovations from MEA teams
Developing – Taking ideas from a seedling and developing by engaging internal & external SME’s
Vetting/Reviewing – Ensuring that Innovations in their infancy are sufficiently developed prior to presenting to the Innovation Core team / Sr. Management.
Facilitate multi-staged review process with core team / Sr. Management
Presenting – Creating reports/presentation which present the innovation idea.
Educating / Learning – Identifying learning opportunities for our current (and loyal) staff to expand their skill sets.
Educating them as to what innovations other Divisions/Sections/Groups are working on.

Externally

Promote Innovation Activities internal to Parsons and to regional customers
Promote innovation within the MEA region via internal social media platforms.
Working with Parsons marketing to promote and highlight Parsons Innovations & Technology in Social Media, articles, presentations etc.
External Outreach – Identifying and engaging with innovative people, groups, clients, departments within authorities, startups, incubators to be part of the conversation. Listening to their interests.
Aligning and informing them of our strategic goals and ability to provide innovative solutions
Track emerging trends. Understand how they relate to Parsons’ core business and offerings

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering and/or Architecture
Business Degree or Certification is a bonus
Minimum 2 years experience in technology or innovations role
Exposure to innovations related related implementations or demonstrable knowledge of the latest industry trends and innovations would be an added advantage

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Creativity and strategic thinking would be required
Proven ability to work as part of a team or to lead an activity independently through to conclusion
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Excellent ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations and can work in MS Office
Be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized in different industries