The Innovation Consultant will: Evaluate emerging and cutting-edge technologies, scope and define use cases, and onboard new content, leading developer teams within SVIC and BIC in a Product Manager capacity Project manage the curating of relevant and Industry Use Cases / Demos / Proof-of-Concepts (storyboard, wireframe, prototype, development) to bring innovative ideas to life using Agile methodology Deliver showcases and conduct workshops for various stake holders from client teams Collaborate and work closely with Retail, Banking & Finance, Manufacturing & Tech, Communications, and Healthcare Business Units to map out agendas and visit flows Evangelize Innovation showcases featuring GenAI, AR/VR, IoT and other emerging technologies Coordinate, plan, and interact with account teams (GBUs and SMEs) to craft customer journeys, capture insights, and explore potential opportunities after client engagements Determine how to track the impact of SVIC engagements Conduct Pre-Sales conversations with GAEs to establish business requirements for emerging industry themes and bespoke client workshops/events Manage end-to-end process of Workshops and Events (virtual/physical/hybrid) from planning, preparation, execution Skills and competencies: A strong team player who is comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly to a startup-like working environment A product manager with a good understanding of technology trends in the industry and ability to visualize and articulate future of technology Strategic Business Perspective: consultative approach to understand the industry, customer business, and the marketplace Excellent communication and presentation skills, must have the ability to connect with C-Level leadership Articulate thoughts clearly in verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Be able to work with different teams within Customer organization and collaborate to deliver projects with stringent timelines. Possesses Strong Leadership, Excellent Communication skills with Service oriented attitude to build Productive Work Relationship and Goal-oriented Customer focus Hands on Project management and overall IT industry experience. Excellent client management skills Global remote people management skills Good to have solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development, hardware, and web technologies. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university Ideally an MBA from an accredited business school