Innovation StrategistWhat you'll be doingIdentify Opportunities- Research emerging trends in healthcare and social determinants of health, and scout external partnerships, technologies, and innovations to identify new growth opportunities.
Design & Testing Methodologies- Apply design and testing methodologies by service design and human-centered design methodologies to shape new programs, partnerships, and business models around real user and stakeholder needs.
- Design and run proof-of-concepts and structured experiments with partners and cross- functional teams to generate the evidence and learnings needed to evaluate new initiatives.
- Conduct feasibility studies, market analysis, and risk/benefit assessments to guide decision-making.
- Shape and adapt the innovation process as the function matures, refining tools, stage criteria, and workflows to fit Hope Network's structure and ways of working.
Execution- Facilitate brainstorming workshops, design sprints, and problem-solving sessions to foster creativity and collective ownership.
- Translate ideas into actionable project plans, ensuring initiatives move from concept to pilot to implementation.
- Track progress against key milestones, monitor outcomes, and recommend course corrections when needed.
Work Schedule Onsite Preferred: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Optional: Hybrid flexibility
Qualifications & Experience- Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with diverse teams to deliver strategic outcomes and organizational impact.
- Experience applying innovation, change management, and human-centered design methodologies to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and drive meaningful improvements.
- Knowledge of healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or related industries, with experience in market research, strategic planning, business case development, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and systems thinking skills with the ability to interpret data, uncover insights, and translate findings into actionable strategies.
- Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms to manage initiatives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, engage executive audiences, and lead workshops, planning sessions, and strategic discussions.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and lead initiatives from strategy development through execution.
- Collaborative and adaptable leader who builds trusted relationships, embraces innovation, and drives change by turning ideas into sustainable solutions.
