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We are seeking a Strategy & Innovation Manager / Catalyst to operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, ecosystem, and culture, driving innovation programs from idea to pilot to scale. This role will partner closely with business units, digital & product teams, GCC leadership, and external ecosystems (startups, partners, academia) to convert ambiguity into structured execution and measurable impact. You will shape innovation pipelines, lead pilots, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure innovation delivers real business outcomes — not just ideas.
Job Responsibility
Own and deliver end-to-end innovation initiatives across the full lifecycle — ideation, design, build, test, pilot, and scale
Translate Carrier’s enterprise and digital strategy into focused innovation themes, roadmaps, and execution plans
Shape propositions by iterating on insights, customer needs, and commercial viability
Design and run a structured idea-to-execution pipeline across functions and teams
Lead enterprise hackathons, innovation challenges, Shark Tank–style forums, and ideation workshops
Build and sustain strong startup, accelerator, VC, and ecosystem partnerships relevant to Carrier’s priorities
Scout emerging solutions and technologies
structure POCs, pilots, and co-innovation engagements
Work closely with product, platform, architecture, and delivery teams to design scalable, execution-ready solutions
Continuously track emerging technologies and innovation models (AI, GenAI, data platforms, IoT, cloud, automation, digital twins)
Partner with senior leaders, BU heads, product owners, and GCC leadership to align priorities and funding
Define success metrics for innovation initiatives
Track milestones, risks, assumptions, and benefits realization
Strengthen innovation governance, frameworks, and playbooks.
Requirements
10–12 years in strategy, innovation, digital transformation, product, solutioning, or ecosystem roles
Proven experience delivering innovation programs or portfolios, not just ideation
Strong exposure to startup ecosystems, accelerators, or external partnerships
Demonstrated success running hackathons, pilots, MVPs, or incubation programs
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations or GCC environments
Strong understanding of digital technologies (AI/ML, GenAI, data, cloud, SaaS, automation, IoT) at a solution level
Ability to translate strategy into executable roadmaps and pilots
Exceptional stakeholder management, storytelling, and influencing skills
Comfort operating in ambiguity and creating clarity through structure