Company Description
Serasa Experian is Brazil's first and largest Datatech company. A leader in intelligence solutions for risk analysis and opportunity identification, with a focus on credit journeys, authentication, and fraud prevention. With cutting-edge technology, innovation, and top talent, we transform risk uncertainty into the best decisions, helping people achieve their dreams and companies of all sizes and segments to 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 our clients maximize every opportunity. With corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, Experian is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is part of the FTSE 100 index.
Job Description
We are looking for a person to act as an Innovation Specialist, responsible for managing and executing strategic open innovation initiatives and strengthening the innovation culture 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 in 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, proof of concepts (PoCs), and co-innovation initiatives with business areas;
- Structure and monitor performance indicators for the programs;
- Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and project governance;
- Facilitate communication between internal areas, suppliers, and external partners.
Innovation Culture:
- Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen innovation culture;
- Plan internal communication campaigns related to innovation with the Marketing team;
- Organize events, workshops, training, and engagement experiences 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;
- 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 in relationships with startups and innovation ecosystems;
- Ability to structure executive presentations and conduct 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 metrics and corporate innovation frameworks;
- Experience in large corporate environments.
Competencies:
- Strong articulation and influence capability;
- 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;
- Ease in dealing with ambiguity and change.
Qualifications
- Communication;
- Proactivity;
- Autonomy;
- Organization.
Additional Information
Experian is a global data and technology company that drives opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate in diverse markets, such as financial services, healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, among others. Experian invests in people and 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 purpose-driven, is recognized by various awards — including World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Top 25 global by Fortune) and Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries, among others. Check out Experian Life on social media or explore our careers website to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an employer that promotes equal opportunities and affirmative action.
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