Title: Innovation ManagerHiring Manager: Jennifer CharbonneauPosition SummaryThe innovation leader is accountable for developing and leading the innovation program at Chord. Their role involves fostering a culture of innovation, generating creative solutions aligned with the company's strategy, and staying updated on successful innovations inside and outside the industry, both technology and non-technology related. As Innovation Manager, the leader works cross-functionally to identify high-impact opportunities, facilitates collaborative ideation, and drives initiatives from concept through pilot and implementation—while also managing the overall innovation program and budget. This position is located in downtown Houston, TX and reports to the VP of Business Transformation. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.Essential Job FunctionsDevelops, executes and communicates Chord’s innovation strategyEstablishes and promotes the company's innovation cultureProvide guidance, mentorship, and direction to foster growth and achieve collective innovation team goalsDevelops and manages the Chord budget for investment in innovative solutionsAssists with the identification of innovative solutions to address business opportunities and ensure they are appropriately scoped with the value and business impact clearly characterizedEvaluates, prioritizes and presents innovative solutions for approval with key stakeholders including business leaders, managers, and engineering/technology leaders and collaborates with them to develop strategic roadmapsActively participates in the implementation of approved innovative solutions and tracks cost savings and business impactDeploys company-wide campaigns to promote continuous improvement and innovation as well as training and upskillingStays engaged with emerging innovative solutions and shares information across the organizationCoordinates Chord participation and attendance at relevant conferencesThis job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree10 years of experience in energy industry or similarDemonstrated success collaborating with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders on business-critical projectsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) across all levels of the organizationCapability to influence stakeholders to successfully achieve initiative deliverablesAbility to manage several corporate initiatives simultaneouslyA creative approach to business challenges, while recognizing the reasons behind current processes and proceduresAn entrepreneurial mindset: possess the ability to identify opportunities, and design potential initiatives that can enhance the company's growth and competitivenessAbility to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing companyAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred Qualifications3 years of established leadership experience directly managing teams and projectsProficiency in software development with the ability to understand advanced analytical applicationsExperience with PythonHigh level of business/ financial acumenIntimate knowledge of technology used in business processesEEO Statement:Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
