VP of Innovation

Thought Leadership:

• 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.

Strategy and Business Development:

• 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.

Departmental Management and Capacity Building:

• 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.

Presence & Travel:

• This is a remote role within the U.S., with travel expectations of approximately once per month.
• Additional travel may be required for specific campaigns or events.

Education and Experience:

• 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.