Chief Innovation Officer

Company Description Innowinds Inc. is an IT consulting firm that blends business strategy with advanced technology solutions to drive measurable value for clients. The company emphasizes innovation and transparency, supporting organizations in overcoming complex challenges and optimizing performance. Core service areas include Data Management, Digital Commerce, Generative AI, and Customer Experience Management, enabling streamlined operations, efficient data governance, and enhanced customer engagement. In addition, Innowinds provides Product Information Management, Digital Asset Management, Master Data Management, Product Catalog Management, eCommerce solutions, and Enterprise Application Development, offering end-to-end digital transformation support for diverse industries.Role Description The Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for defining and leading Innowinds’ innovation strategy across data management, digital commerce, generative AI, and customer experience solutions. This position oversees the identification of emerging technologies and market trends, evaluates their relevance to client needs, and drives the design and implementation of new service offerings and products. The CIO collaborates closely with executive leadership, delivery teams, and key clients to prioritize innovation initiatives, allocate resources, and ensure successful execution of strategic projects. Day-to-day activities include guiding cross-functional teams, establishing innovation processes and metrics, championing a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, and communicating progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications Strong Analytical Skills to evaluate market trends, technology opportunities, and business performance.Deep expertise in Information Technology, including familiarity with data management, digital commerce, AI, and enterprise applications.Proven Strategic Planning capabilities to define innovation roadmaps, set priorities, and align initiatives with business goals.Demonstrated Project Management experience in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery.Effective Team Leadership skills, with the ability to build, mentor, and inspire diverse, cross-functional teams.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to engage executives, clients, and technical teams in innovation efforts.Prior experience in a senior innovation, technology, or digital transformation role within consulting or enterprise environments is highly beneficial.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.