Company description
Serasa Experian is the first and largest Datatech in Brazil. A leader in intelligence solutions for risk and opportunity analysis, focusing on the credit, authentication and fraud prevention journeys. With cutting-edge technology, innovation and the best talent, it turns the uncertainty of risk into the best decision, helping people achieve their dreams and companies of all sizes and segments thrive.
We have 22,000 people operating in 32 countries, and every day we are investing in new technologies, talented professionals and innovation to help all clients maximize every opportunity. With corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, Experian is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
Job description
We are looking for a person to work as an Innovation Specialist, responsible for managing and executing strategic open innovation initiatives and strengthening the culture of innovation within the organization.
The position will play a central role in coordinating two open innovation programs, connecting internal areas, startups, partners and external stakeholders, as well as structuring and driving actions that promote mindset, capabilities and engagement in innovation across the company.
The professional must combine strategic vision, execution capability, stakeholder management and experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Qualifications
Main responsibilities:
- Lead the operation and evolution of two strategic open innovation programs;
- Identify business challenges and translate them into opportunities for connection with startups, universities, hubs and ecosystem partners;
- Conduct scouting, selection and evaluation processes for startups;
- Coordinate pilots, proofs of concept (PoCs) and co-innovation initiatives together with business areas;
- Structure and monitor performance indicators for the programs;
- Manage schedules, budget, risks and governance of projects;
- Facilitate communication between internal areas, suppliers and external partners.
Innovation Culture:
- Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen the culture of innovation;
- Plan internal communication campaigns related to innovation with the Marketing team;
- Organize events, workshops, training and engagement experiences together with the Marketing team;
- Act as a facilitator of innovation methodologies, design thinking, lean startup and corporate innovation;
- Monitor engagement and innovation maturity metrics.
Management and Governance:
- Structure processes, rituals and governance models for the programs;
- Manage stakeholders at different organizational levels;
- Prepare executive reports with analyses, recommendations and results;
- Support the definition of the company's innovation strategy.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Completed higher education degree;
- Experience in corporate innovation, open innovation, digital transformation, strategy or related areas;
- Experience managing multidisciplinary projects;
- Knowledge of innovation methodologies such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Agile;
- Experience engaging with startups and innovation ecosystems;
- Ability to structure executive presentations and lead meetings with senior stakeholders;
- Advanced English.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate degree or specialization in innovation, business, strategy or related areas;
- Certifications in project management or agile methodologies;
- Experience in innovation culture programs;
- Knowledge of corporate innovation metrics and frameworks;
- Experience in large corporate environments.
Competencies:
- Strong articulation and influence skills;
- Strategic thinking with a focus on execution;
- Organization and simultaneous management of multiple initiatives;
- High-level written and verbal communication;
- Analytical capability and results orientation;
- Collaborative profile and ability to navigate complex environments;
- Proactivity and autonomy;
- Ability to handle ambiguity and change.
Qualifications
- Communication;
- Proactivity;
- Autonomy;
- Organization.
Additional information
Experian is a global data and technology company that empowers people and businesses around the world. We operate in various markets, such as financial services, health, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, among others. Experian invests in people and in new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an incredible team of 25,200 employees in 32 countries.
Our uniqueness is valuing yours. Experian's culture, centered on people, inclusive and driven by purpose, is recognized by several awards — including World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25) and Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries, among others. Check out Experian Life on social media or explore our careers site to understand why. Experian also takes pride in being an employer that promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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