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Critical Software

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Engineering
  • United States
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have 5+ years in tech management, a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, strong leadership skills, innovation experience, and excellent communication in English and Portuguese.
  • You will drive innovation, manage R&D initiatives, foster collaboration with ecosystem partners, oversee AI transformations, handle budgets, and represent the company at industry events.

Requirements

  • Contributing to the company's technological vision and implementing strategies for technology scouting, enablement, dissemination, as well as R&D, while ensuring alignment with business goals;
  • Foster innovation from the ground up, supporting ideation, exploration and validation activities of new projects, technologies and ideas, such as the Fikalab playground and ideas contests;
  • Working alongside business divisions and key customers to tackle difficult challenges and identify opportunities for addressing industry wide problems through disruptive innovation;
  • Keeping up with technology trends and research for new potentially disruptive technologies that can create strategic differentiation for the company;
  • Bootstrap and incubate new emerging technology areas of strategic interest to the company before disseminating internally through the various divisions;
  • Develop a strong ecosystem for innovation including universities, scientific and research entities, customers, and startups, and promote collaboration internally and with the ecosystem though R&D projects, talks, hackathons, meetups, sabbaticals and more;
  • Coordinating the Internal AI Ops team, aimed at transforming the company's internal processes through Generative AI, enhancing how we work across the organization;
  • Manage the innovation budget and attract external funding sources;
  • Represent the company at conferences, trade and other events;
  • Support hiring efforts for key tech positions within the company;
  • Promoting Critical Software values and culture.
  • Passionate for technology and progressive tech ideas, disruptive thinking, typically an early adopter and risk taker, intensely curious about everything technology;
  • Enthusiastic and natural communicator, outspoken, ability to evangelizer, excellent in both English and Portuguese;
  • Exceptional Technological skills and business acumen, and preferably knowledge of the industries we serve;
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 5+ years working in a similar role in technology and management;
  • A masters in business, technology commercialization, or innovation, would be an asset;
  • Solid leadership competences – ability to unite people, inject enthusiasm, inspire action;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, natural ability to build trust and lasting relationships, mentor others, resolve conflicts and build strong teams;
  • Strategic, out of the box, big-picture thinker, able to align multiple strategies and ideas;
  • Availability to travel;
  • International working experience, with special value given to working in countries with a strong innovation culture (e.g. USA).

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to the company's technological vision and implementing strategies for technology scouting, enablement, dissemination, as well as R&D, while ensuring alignment with business goals;
  • Foster innovation from the ground up, supporting ideation, exploration and validation activities of new projects, technologies and ideas, such as the Fikalab playground and ideas contests;
  • Working alongside business divisions and key customers to tackle difficult challenges and identify opportunities for addressing industry wide problems through disruptive innovation;
  • Keeping up with technology trends and research for new potentially disruptive technologies that can create strategic differentiation for the company;
  • Bootstrap and incubate new emerging technology areas of strategic interest to the company before disseminating internally through the various divisions;
  • Develop a strong ecosystem for innovation including universities, scientific and research entities, customers, and startups, and promote collaboration internally and with the ecosystem though R&D projects, talks, hackathons, meetups, sabbaticals and more;
  • Coordinating the Internal AI Ops team, aimed at transforming the company's internal processes through Generative AI, enhancing how we work across the organization;
  • Manage the innovation budget and attract external funding sources;
  • Represent the company at conferences, trade and other events;
  • Support hiring efforts for key tech positions within the company;
  • Promoting Critical Software values and culture.

FAQs

What is the role of an Innovation Catalyst at Critical Software?

The Innovation Catalyst will lead the company's technology innovation strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration while working closely with business divisions and CTOs to address industry challenges through disruptive innovation.

What qualifications are required for the Innovation Catalyst position?

Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in a similar role in technology and management. A master's degree in business, technology commercialization, or innovation is a plus.

Is knowledge of specific industries important for this role?

Yes, exceptional technological skills and business acumen, along with knowledge of the industries we serve (such as Finance, Aerospace, and Medical Systems), are preferred.

Will the Innovation Catalyst be required to travel?

Yes, availability to travel is required for this position.

What type of environment can I expect working at Critical Software?

You can expect a challenging environment that promotes personal and professional growth, allows you to impact the lives of millions, and offers flexible work policies for work-life balance.

Is there an opportunity for external funding for innovation projects?

Yes, part of the responsibilities includes managing the innovation budget and attracting external funding sources.

Are there specific communication skills required for this role?

Yes, candidates should be enthusiastic and natural communicators with the ability to effectively evangelize ideas, and they must be proficient in both English and Portuguese.

What initiatives are in place to promote collaboration and innovation within the company?

The Innovation Catalyst will develop a robust ecosystem for innovation that includes partnerships with universities, research entities, and startups, and will promote collaboration through R&D projects, talks, hackathons, and meetups.

How does Critical Software view its impact on society?

Critical Software is proud to be a Benefit Corporation, legally defined to include positive impact goals for society, workers, the community, and the environment alongside profit.

Is the workplace supportive of candidates with disabilities?

Yes, Critical Software is committed to providing equal opportunity and making adjustments in the recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Critical Software

Changing the way the 🌎 uses technology for over 20 years. Investors in People Gold and Certified B Corporation company

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Critical Software, we believe that technology is nothing without a passion to use it for good. That’s why we engineer change, helping to build a better and safer world through trusted and transformative technologies. Since 1998, we’ve helped companies in global industries like aerospace, transport, energy, healthcare and finance. Across the world, people and organisations depend on what we do. And we like that. Because it means that technology isn’t just our business. It’s our chance to help change the world. More than a company, we are a community. Our togetherness, culture and values are the foundations of who we are and what we do. We are proud to have achieved Investors in People Gold and B Corp certification, reflecting our constant commitment to sustainability, transparency and business for good. We’re also one of only a few tech companies in the world to have both our waterfall and agile software development processes rated at CMMI® Level 5. Just as important as our technical expertise is our strong company culture, which guides us in everything we do. We’re recruiting for all of our locations right now and, if you’d like to find out more, please take a look at the careers section of our website.