Director, Strategic Initiatives

📋 Description

• Develop strategic roadmaps across emerging technology domains and conduct market and industry
• Identify opportunities to apply AI, robotics, sensing, controls, and energy capabilities to
• Build and manage a pipeline of startups, researchers, and emerging technologies.
• Lead innovation programs, pilot projects, and collaborative initiatives with startups
• Partner with AI, Product, and Engineering teams to develop venture theses and support validation.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with research institutions, universities, investors, and

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in new business creation, domain leadership, innovation management
• Demonstrated expertise in water technology, agritech, foodtech, infrastructure systems, or related
• Proven success with startup ecosystems, open innovation initiatives, venture programs, or external
• Ability to assess emerging technologies, evaluate market opportunities, and develop strategic
• Experience working effectively with technical, product, engineering, research, and business teams.

🎁 Benefits

• Annual base salary of $149,600–$205,700.
• Potential eligibility for commissions, incentive compensation, and discretionary awards.
• Access to medical and other healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Remote work based in the United States.