Innovation Specialist I
Serasa Experian is the first and largest Datatech in Brazil. A leader in intelligence solutions for risk and opportunity analysis, focusing on credit, authentication, and fraud prevention journeys. With cutting-edge technology, innovation, and the best talent, it transforms the uncertainty of risk into the best decision, helping people achieve their dreams and companies of all sizes and segments to prosper. We have 22,000 people operating in 32 countries and every day we are investing in new technologies, talented professionals, and innovation to help all customers maximize every opportunity. With corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, Experian is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is part of the FTSE 100 index.
We are looking for a person to act as an Innovation Specialist, responsible for the management and execution of strategic open innovation initiatives and for strengthening the innovation culture within the organization. The position will play a central role in coordinating two open innovation programs, connecting internal areas, startups, partners, and external stakeholders, as well as structuring and driving actions that promote mindset, capabilities, and engagement in innovation throughout the company. The professional must combine strategic vision, execution capability, stakeholder management, and experience in conducting complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Main responsibilities: Lead the operation and evolution of two strategic open innovation programs; Identify business challenges and translate them into opportunities for connection with startups, universities, hubs, and ecosystem partners; Conduct scouting, selection, and evaluation processes for startups; Coordinate pilots, proofs of concept (PoCs), and co-innovation initiatives alongside business areas; Structure and monitor performance indicators for the programs; Manage schedules, budget, risks, and project governance; Facilitate communication between internal areas, suppliers, and external partners. Innovation Culture: Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen the innovation culture; Plan internal communication campaigns related to innovation together with the Marketing team; Organize events, workshops, training, and engagement experiences together with the Marketing team; Act as a facilitator for innovation methodologies, design thinking, lean startup, and corporate innovation; Monitor engagement and innovation maturity metrics. Management and Governance: Structure processes, rituals, and governance models for the programs; Perform stakeholder management at different organizational levels; Prepare executive reports with analyses, recommendations, and results; Support the definition of the company's innovation strategy. Mandatory Requirements: Completed higher education; Experience in corporate innovation, open innovation, digital transformation, strategy, or related areas; Experience in managing multidisciplinary projects; Knowledge of innovation methodologies, such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile; Experience in relationship management with startups and innovation ecosystems; Ability to structure executive presentations and conduct meetings with senior stakeholders; Advanced English. Desirable: Post-graduation or specialization in innovation, business, strategy, or related areas; Certifications in project management or agile methodologies; Experience in innovation culture programs; Knowledge of corporate innovation metrics and frameworks; Experience in large-scale corporate environments. Competencies: Strong articulation and influence capability; Strategic thinking with a focus on execution; Organization and simultaneous management of multiple initiatives; High-level written and verbal communication; Analytical capacity and results orientation; Collaborative profile and ability to navigate complex environments; Proactivity and autonomy; Ease in dealing with ambiguity and change. Qualifications Communication; Proactivity; Autonomy; Organization.
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