Team Lead, Innovation System Manager (ISM) First Bank

JOB TITLE: Team Lead, Innovation System Manager (ISM)

JOB LOCATION: Lagos

JOB DETAILS:

• Implement the Bank’s innovation system in line with the Bank’s approved innovation strategy
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s internal idea management platform (Imagin8)
• Design and run periodic Innovation challenges as scheduled
• Review and evaluate submissions to Innovation challenges within approved timelines
• Engage Business stakeholders with pre-evaluated submission and identify submissions that will be accepted  for implementation
• Conduct periodic reviews of ideas accepted for implementation in line with agreed timelines and present  detailed report detailing status update for these ideas 
• Proactively manage initiatives that are at risk of falling behind approved timelines and devise contingency plans  to increase likelihood of being delivered on schedule
• Liaise with M&CC department to develop and manage the rollout of a yearly holistic communication/ 
• engagement plan to drive awareness and engagement with all stakeholders
• Manage the implementation of the Bank’s Innovation Rewards and Recognition framework
• Identify idea submissions that qualify for rewards and work with FINCON to ensure disbursement of rewards  are done timely
• Periodic update and communication of the Imagin8 leaderboard which showcases top ideators 
• Liaise with First Academy to ensure Innovation training curriculum is updated yearly and effectively rolled out across the bank as approved
• Periodic review of the impact of Innovation training curriculum to ensure expected training outcomes are achieved
• Coordinate the scheduling of periodic Innovation committee meetings and ensure adequate preparations are made to guarantee successful meetings
• Ensure meeting minutes and action points are well captured and communicated promptly to all meeting participants
• Supervise the activities of innovation analysts or other project team members and enabler teams working on assigned projects
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head, Enterprise Innovation
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors degree, with a minimum grade of 2.2
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of three years working experience in Innovation system management
• Experience in the implementation of innovation initiatives, managing transformation, change management or other strategic projects
• Experience with Program Management or Project Management Office desirable
• Supervisory experience

HOW TO APPLY
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