SOLV Energy

Senior Innovation Manager (Remote)

San Diego CA Renewable Group Full time

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Innovation Manager is responsible for advancing the vision, strategy, and methodologies used to innovate new products and services, introduce novel or disruptive ideas, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within the company. This role involves implementing innovation projects, overseeing resources and budgets, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support innovation initiatives.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develop and implement innovation strategies aligned with overall company goals.

  • Manage the innovation process from ideation to execution.

  • Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and technologies.

  • Facilitate cross-functional team collaborations to drive innovation.

  • Develop metrics to measure the success and progress of innovation initiatives.

  • Present innovative ideas and progress reports to stakeholders.

  • Provide training and resources to promote a culture of innovation.

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with the implementation of new ideas or products.

  • Manage budgets and resources related to innovation projects.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

  • 5+ years of managerial experience in innovation or a related area.

  • Proven track record of driving innovation and implementing successful projects.

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 25-50% as needed.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with emerging technologies and digital transformation.

  • Knowledge of market trends and consumer behavior.

  • Ability to foster a creative and innovative work environment.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$141,590.00 - $176,987.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12188

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.