Job details
Salary $200,000 - $250,000 a year job type full-time remote
Benefits pulled from the full job description
403(b) health insurance paid time off
Full job description
Hiring range: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 please note: the hiring range applies to us-based employment and may be higher in certain us geographic locationsOverview in close collaboration with the chief marketing & innovation officer, the vice president of innovation determines the current and long-range innovation needs and develops an overall plan to deliver transformative and tested innovations to the organizationThis leader is responsible for developing and leading an enterprise level innovation strategy, advancing prototype possibilities, driving desired outcomes, managing budgets, selecting/developing a team, and ensuring long-term return on learning investment to the organizationHe or he provides thought leadership to enterprise level innovation and has authorization to carry out major, transformative innovation initiatives across the global ministryAt compassion, we believe that we are called to serve our ‘neighbors’This belief and focus comes from jesus christ and his teachings in the bible, “loving and serving our neighbors.” at compassion international, we believe those neighbors include children in poverty, our frontline church partners, our church supporters, our individual supporters, and fellow compassion team membersTherefore, you will notice that we refer to serving our ‘neighbors’ multiple times in the job description belowWhat will you do?
Maintain a personal relationship with jesus christBe a consistent witness for jesus christ, maintains a courteous, christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of compassion, and faithfully upholds compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of childrenUnderstands christ’s mandate to protect childrenCommit to and prioritize child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministryAbide by all behavioral expectations in compassion’s statement of commitment to child protection and code of conductReports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
Uphold and engage in compassion’s core cultural behaviors .
Develop enterprise level innovation and transformation to ensure the ongoing and long-term success of compassionDrive strategy of the innovation group to achieve disruptive innovation while collaborating effectively within an existing organization and engaging key stakeholders in a relational way.
Use a hypothesis-based and outcome-measured approach to rigorously test innovation ideas to understand their ability to advance core measures such as neighbor satisfaction, number of neighbors acquired or retained, child outcomes, and revenue (among others).
Articulate a clear vision, strategy, measures of success, and a roadmap of innovation that guides the innovation team and informs/inspires/complements the core organization.
Establish appropriate connections to compassion neighbors/functional groups to build quality relationships, confidence, relevant value-add, and return-on-investment effortsIntentionally achieve a deep understanding of compassion’s various neighbor groups to inform and drive innovation efforts.
Leverage proven leadership in research & development, new innovation process, and partner with other internal teams and/or groups to operationalize or partner with other internal teams/groups to operationalize the highest value innovations.
Consult with senior leaders to successfully align departmental resources and priorities across compassion.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, effectively speaking to executive leadership and others in the organization about innovation solutionsEffectively tell the story of transformation in a clear and inspiring way while presenting ideas and vision in a business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Identify opportunities for appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in the innovation process, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house developmentDevelop, track, and control the innovation annual operating and capital budgets.
Capitalize on global mindset and increasing knowledge and expertise to lead an innovation process that considers ministry needs from a global, cross-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-language, diverse technology capability, and varied socio-economic levels.
Select, manage and develop assigned staff, establishing goals and objectives, coaching and managing performance, including discipline, motivation, and ongoing reviews; supports continuous learning and development that enhances individual performance and organizational capability.
Provide leadership and development to direct reportsWork with staff to foster an environment of professional growth, in alignment with compassion’s strategies and objectivesConsult with peer management and senior leaders to successfully align departmental resources and priorities across compassion.
What do you bring?
10+ years of successful corporate leadership experience driving disruptive innovation, defining strategy and casting vision while collaborating effectively with an existing organization
Proven experience building, engaging, and coaching a team
The ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Why work here?
The mission: join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in jesus’ name.
Our benefits: receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
Spiritual growth: participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
#li-jh1 #li-remote
Hiring insights
Job activity
Posted 30+ days ago
