The Innovation Analyst is a vital member of the Innovation and Transformation team and will report directly to the Transformational Innovation Manager. The Innovation Analyst will assume a central role by actively supporting the Transformational Innovation Manager in identifying, evaluating, and executing innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing our products, processes, and services. Leveraging your analytical skills, creativity, and research abilities, you will be essential in driving innovation across the organization. Additionally, this role will also assist in coordinating innovation activities with external partners and internal stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Innovation Strategy Support: Collaborate with the Transformational Innovation Manager and other cross-functional teams to identify and develop opportunities within the building construction industry that align with CCM's innovation strategy.
- Portfolio Management: Assist in managing the external innovation portfolio by identifying, justifying, prioritizing, overseeing, and delivering projects and opportunities that create customer value, improve existing product lines, or open new opportunity spaces for CCM.
- Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research, industry benchmarking, and competitive analysis to identify trends, emerging technologies, and potential innovation opportunities.
- Feasibility Assessment: Evaluate the feasibility, viability, and potential impact of innovation projects, including cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments.
- Data Insights: Analyze data and metrics to derive insights and identify trends & opportunities.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed records of innovation projects, including project plans, progress reports, and outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to facilitate the implementation of innovation initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and insights, ensuring their perspectives are considered in the innovation process.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies by attending relevant conferences, webinars, and seminars.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data, deriving insights, and solving complex problems.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Passion for Innovation: Demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for innovation and its potential impact.
- Required:
- Meets one of the following conditions.
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering/Technology Management)
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering/Technology Management) with minimum of 2 years of experience in an innovation/ business development role
- Preferred:
- An educational background (Master's or Bachelor's degree) in Materials science, chemistry or a relevant science or engineering domain
Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle is one of the most respected companies in the building materials industry. After being around for more than 100 years, our customers know us for our superior products, remarkable service, and groundbreaking innovations. Our culture at CCM is one that values collaboration and team success over individual credit. Carlisle core values are safety, bias for action and results, continuous improvement, teamwork and communication, customer focus, empowerment, and mutual trust respect, and integrity. These core values are the center of all business decisions and make CCM the successful company that it is. #LI-LT1
- Meets one of the following conditions.
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering/Technology Management)
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering/Technology Management) with minimum of 2 years of experience in an innovation/ business development role
- Preferred:
- An educational background (Master's or Bachelor's degree) in Materials science, chemistry or a relevant science or engineering domain