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Full-Time

VP of Innovation

Updated on 10/4/2024

Emsi

Emsi

501-1,000 employees

Provides labor market data and insights

Consulting
Education
Data & Analytics

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote role within the U.S. with travel expectations of approximately once per month.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Public Speaking
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Expertise in data science and labor market analytics is highly preferred.
  • Proven thought leadership experience: publishing research, public speaking, and translating data into compelling insights.
  • Strong strategic and business development skills, with experience in building partnerships across enterprises, universities, and governments.
  • Team leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
  • Experience in public engagement, including media, social media, and conference presentations.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work remotely.
Responsibilities
  • Ideate, develop, and execute groundbreaking initiatives that advance Lightcast’s mission across global audiences in enterprise, education, and government sectors.
  • Lead the creation of impactful data analysis, research, and solutions that strategically align with Lightcast’s priorities.
  • Translate Lightcast’s data into compelling messages and support broader communications and marketing campaigns.
  • Act as an external-facing expert, disseminating Lightcast’s work through media, blog posts, podcasts, and social media.
  • Represent Lightcast at conferences, advisory committees, and forums to engage with key industry players and stay updated on labor market trends.
  • Develop and implement strategies that advance Lightcast’s leadership position in labor market analytics.
  • Cultivate and deepen key relationships across enterprises, universities, governments, and nonprofits, identifying opportunities for collaboration and business growth.
  • Present Lightcast’s thought leadership to stakeholders including enterprises, policymakers, and implementers.
  • Support business development by contributing to pitch decks and presenting to prospective clients.
  • Partner with GTM teams and manage highly complex projects and relationships.
  • Innovate by developing new frameworks, methodologies, and analytics, incorporating feedback from market engagement into product development.
  • Lead and manage the innovation team, collaborating deeply with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee essential senior management functions, such as team hiring, training, and performance monitoring.
  • Enhance staff expertise in key research areas through structured processes.

Emsi provides detailed labor market data to support institutions, organizations, and communities in making informed decisions about education, career planning, and economic strategies. Their services include access to a comprehensive database that offers insights into labor market trends, skill gaps, and recruitment strategies. Clients, which range from educational institutions to government agencies and businesses, utilize Emsi's data to align programs with market demand and enhance talent acquisition efforts. Emsi operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access their data platforms and also offers consulting services to help interpret the data. The company distinguishes itself by providing high-quality, transparent data that enables clients to make evidence-based decisions aimed at driving economic prosperity.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Moscow, Russia

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The merger with Burning Glass Technologies significantly expands Emsi's capabilities and market reach.
  • Emsi's data-driven insights help clients make informed decisions, potentially leading to better economic and workforce outcomes.
  • Continuous platform updates and strategic partnerships, like the one with D2L, demonstrate Emsi's commitment to innovation and client success.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Burning Glass Technologies could present challenges in aligning company cultures and technologies.
  • The economic and workforce development market is highly competitive, requiring Emsi to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Emsi unique

  • Emsi's merger with Burning Glass Technologies creates a powerhouse in labor market data, offering unparalleled resources and insights.
  • Their focus on providing high-quality, transparent, and defensible data sets them apart in the economic and workforce development market.
  • Emsi's subscription-based model combined with consulting services ensures a steady revenue stream and personalized client support.

Benefits

Work/life balance - We offer flexible work schedules that allow you a great work-life balance. We believe a healthy balance between home and the office best equips you to succeed in today’s world.

Vacation - Right off the bat, you receive two weeks of paid vacation time every year. These two weeks increase up to four, based on the longevity of your employment.

Health & wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage? You got it. For you and your dependents? You bet! We also provide 401K, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

Parental leave - Emsi is a family-friendly workplace. New mothers receive six weeks of paid leave and fathers receive two weeks so families can take the time to enjoy their new additions!

Holidays - Emsi offers over two weeks of paid holidays a year. We also close the office from Dec. 25th to Jan 1st.