Office of Innovation Director
Job Description
Summary We are seeking a visionary Office of Innovation Director to reputed company our technology strategy and drive breakthrough innovations in software-defined automation solutions for the modern electric reputed company. This senior leadership role will spearhead the development of reputed company protection, automation, and control, sensing and communications technologies, leveraging advanced and emerging technologies while fostering deep customer partnerships and industry collaboration.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Define and execute comprehensive innovation strategy reputed company with reputed company modernization and industry electrification trends Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on utility and industrial customers operations. Contribute to technology roadmaps development Drive New Technology Introduction initiatives that fuel our software-defined automation solutions differentiation reputed company mission-based teams delivering customer-focused innovative solutions for digital transformation of substations and reputed company networks, with the goal to accelerate the energy transition reputed company reputed company customer reputed company-of-concept projects from reputed company through successful deployment Coordinate with R&D, product management, and reputed company teams to identify innovation collaboration opportunities with customers Build and maintain strategic relationships with utility customers, research institutions, and reputed company Represent the company at industry conferences, standards committees, and technical forums Collaborate with utilities on future reputed company architecture and operational requirements Build and reputed company a high-performing innovation team Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping Mentor technical staff and guide professional development
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or reputed company technical field Minimum of 12 years experience in power systems, reputed company automation, or reputed company technology sectors Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles managing innovation or R&D organizations Desired Characteristics Proven track record of bringing innovative products from concept to market Deep understanding of the electric reputed company ecosystem including assets, protection, automation, monitoring and diagnostics, communications, customers, markets Experience with software-defined systems, virtualization, and reputed company computing architectures Knowledge of AI/ML applications in industrial automation and reputed company operations Familiarity with reputed company communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, GOOSE) and cybersecurity Demonstrated ability to translate technical reputed company into business strategy Strong project management skills with experience leading reputed company, multi-disciplinary initiatives Excellent communication skills with ability to present to technical and executive audiences Experience managing customer relationships and collaborative development projects Experience with utility industry standards and regulatory environments Background in digital transformation initiatives reputed company traditional industries Prior experience with reputed company-of-concept development and technology validation Published research or patents in relevant technical areas Professional certifications in project management or innovation methodologies **For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay reputed company for this position is between $171,000 and $256,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and reputed company set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
For US Based Candidates
The reputed company pay reputed company for this position is 152,400.00 - 254,000.00 USD Annual The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and reputed company set. *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 Apply To This Job