AVP, Innovation Partner

Job Responsibilities

• Manage Alliance Innovation Council (AIC) agenda, investments and expected outcome or learnings
• Engage Business Units to Surface Pain Points and Co-Develop Use Cases
• Proactively collaborate with business and support units to identify operational inefficiencies, customer friction points, or strategic gaps. Translate these into well-defined innovation opportunities aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Facilitate Design Thinking Workshops and Solutioning Sessions
• Lead structured ideation sessions using design thinking methodology to co-create user-centric solutions. Guide teams through problem framing, journey mapping, and prototyping to shape viable MVPs.
• Technology & Solution Market Scanning
• Conduct market scans and participate in RFI/RFP processes to identify emerging technologies, fintech solutions, and platforms. Evaluate solution fit, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in collaboration with Technology Specialists and Risk/Compliance.
• Translate Business Needs into MVP Definitions and Success Criteria
• Define clear MVP scope, success metrics, and business outcomes. Ensure MVPs are bounded in time and cost, and aligned with AIC's innovation execution framework.
• Manage & Track MVP Progress and Ensure Alignment with AIC Governance
• Monitor MVP execution within the Agile Lab, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to governance checkpoints. Escalate risks and facilitate resolution with relevant parties.
• Support Post-MVP Investment Planning and Rollout Coordination
• Collaborate with business sponsors and the Innovation Hub lead to evaluate MVP outcomes. Prepare business cases for full-scale investment and coordinate transition to enterprise rollout.
• Evangelize Innovation Through Showcases and Internal Campaigns
• Promote awareness and adoption of innovation initiatives across the organization. Organize internal showcases, publish success stories, and drive participation in ideation campaigns to foster a culture of experimentation.

Requirement

• Deep understanding of innovation execution frameworks and MVP lifecycle management
• Authoritative in applying emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Data) to solve business problems
• Familiarity with fintech ecosystems, solution market scanning, and vendor evaluation
• Knowledge of banking products, customer experience design, and regulatory considerations
• Proficiency in agile methodologies, DevSecOps, RPA, and orchestration tools
• 5+ years in business analysis, product development, or innovation.
• Strong understanding of software development, SLM, RPA, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure and data governance.
• Experience managing agile innovation labs and MVP delivery cycles.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.