Associate Director, Digital Business Strategy and Innovation

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years combined experience in program management, product management, and partnership roles with a track record of revenue generation.
• Demonstrated skill in evaluating markets and developing business cases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of human-centered design for responsible innovation.
• Understanding of privacy and AI principles in data practices.
• Passionate about marketplace innovation and its impact on consumers.
• Ability to foster collaboration and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of advisory services for Digital Marketplace testing and standards.
• Commercialize CR's research assets and testing frameworks.
• Build partnerships with financial institutions and tech companies.
• Create sustainable revenue streams through responsible innovation.
• Support AI assessment framework development and adoption.
• Develop business models that align with CR's consumer advocacy mission.
• Identify and assess companies, assets, or technologies for growth objectives.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and untapped opportunities.
• Conduct thorough market research to inform product decisions.
• Present acquisition opportunities and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional product ideation and conceptualization efforts.
• Create business and go to market plans, serving as initiative owner for launches.