Innovation Lead

Responsibilities

Innovation Portfolio Identification

• Identify high-performing Impact Hub–developed products, services, and programmatic models with replication potential.
• Develop clear selection criteria (impact performance, financial viability, transferability).
• Build and manage a portfolio of scalable solutions.
• Work closely with originating Hubs to align on intellectual property, sharing incentives and scaling models.

Codification & Methodology Design

• Develop and test a structured Scaling Methodology, including: Replication principles, governance models, licensing or revenue-sharing mechanisms, quality assurance standards, and incentive frameworks for originating and adopting Hubs
• Create practical replication toolkits (playbooks, pricing models, delivery manuals, training assets).
• Ensure comparability and quality across markets while allowing contextual adaptation.

Revenue & Business Model Development

• Support the design business models to support the product scaling.
• Develop pricing frameworks and margin structures.
• Align incentives between originating Hubs, adopting Hubs, and the Global network.
• Ensure replication that contributes meaningfully to the Network’s financial sustainability.

Network Enablement & Governance

• Co-design governance mechanisms to manage solution ownership and replication rights.
• Facilitate agreements between Impact Hubs.
• Create internal communication strategies to encourage uptake.
• Build peer-learning mechanisms.
• Establish quality control and performance monitoring processes.

Impact Measurement & Learning

• Work closely with the Impact Measurement team to define impact metrics across replicated solutions.
• Integrate impact and revenue tracking into the innovation portfolio management.
• Refine the scaling methodology based on evidence and learnings.

Program Management

• Lead program design and setup, including capacity planning, onboarding, and alignment on scope, budget, and implementation
• Monitor program milestones, budgets, financial performance, and risks, driving timely resolution of delivery or quality issues.
• Lead scope adjustments and renegotiations where required, ensuring operational feasibility and contractual alignment.
• Oversee compliance with contractual and reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to partners and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Account Managers to maintain alignment between partnership commitments and delivery realities.

Role Requirements

Key skills and experience

• 8–10+ years of experience in innovation scaling, productisation, venture building, or programmatic replication.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable business models.
• Strong understanding of revenue modelling and financial performance tracking.
• Experience working within global settings.
• Ability to design governance and incentive mechanisms.
• Experience with participatory methodologies, design thinking or user centric design.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to refine strategy.
• Fluency in English required.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in venture builders or own entrepreneurial success
• Experience in  social innovation ecosystems, co-working networks, or entrepreneurial support organisations

How to apply?

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