Innovation Project Manager - Lancesoft : Job Details

Job Title: Innovation Project Manager

Location: White plains, NY, 10601- Hybrid

Work Type: Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment.

Duration: 12 + months

Payrate: $55/hr. - $58/hr

Project Overview

• Company is seeking a Culture of Innovation Project Manager to drive initiatives that embed innovation mindsets and behaviors across the organization.
• Reporting to the Director of Digital Transformation, this role supports strategic transformation by enabling employees to contribute ideas, experiment with solutions, and continuously improve how we work and operate. This position will lead internal engagement efforts that support creativity, collaboration, and a test-and-learn environment at scale.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Innovation Engagement Programs: Design and assist initiatives that promote innovation culture, including idea campaigns, internal challenges, and the Innovation Champion Network.
• Innovation Pipeline: Oversee the intake, evaluation, and support of employee-submitted ideas; connect staff to tools, mentors, and resources to help move ideas forward.
• Facilitate Learning and Workshops: Deliver training sessions and workshops on topics such as human-centered design, lean experimentation, and creative problem solving.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, DEI, Talent Development, Communications, and business units to embed innovation practices into onboarding, engagement, and performance programs.
• Track Progress and Share Results: Define and monitor key metrics related to innovation participation and outcomes. Develop regular reporting and internal communications to showcase progress and highlight success stories.
• Support Strategic Execution: Align cultural initiatives with COMPANY's broader innovation strategy and digital transformation goals. Contribute to planning, maturity assessments, and capability-building initiatives.

Skills

• Strong understanding of innovation methodologies (e.g., design thinking, lean startup, agile).
• Knowledge of cultural change, employee engagement, and adult learning theory.
• Ability to design and facilitate effective workshops and group sessions.
• Skilled in managing programs from planning through evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for broad audiences.
• Comfortable using metrics to drive improvement and measure impact.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business, Innovation, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in innovation, change management, organizational development, or related roles.
• Experience leading internal innovation or employee engagement programs.
• Strong facilitation and program management experience in a complex or regulated organization.
• Prior experience in public sector or energy/utilities is a plus.

Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.