Vice President, Innovation
Company: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) -
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
We are the Orlando International Airport! The Greater Orlando
Aviation Authority (GOAA) operates OIA and the Orlando Executive
Airport. Our airport is a world-class facility serving more than 55
million guests each year and growing. Orlando International Airport
(OIA) is the largest airport in Florida, the 9th busiest in the
United States and the 17th in the world ranked by the number of
passengers in 2022 according to Airports Council International
North America (ACI). The airport serves as a significant
transportation resource, catalyst and hub in the State of
Florida.We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full &
part-time positions to include first day eligibility for health
insurance, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and growth
opportunities (see details below).POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for
leading the design and implementation of forward-thinking
strategies to transform the airport experience at MCO and ORL. The
role reports directly to the Chief Creative Officer and works
closely with other internal business units. This role will champion
initiatives focused on reimagining passenger journeys, enhancing
operational efficiency, and integrating advanced technologies. The
Vice President of Innovation will identify emerging trends,
collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and drive
creative solutions that position the airport as a leader in
innovation and design excellence. The Vice President of Innovation
will be instrumental in shaping the future of air travel, ensuring
the airport remains a pioneer in delivering exceptional,
innovative, and human-centered experiences.MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information
Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration or related
field and ten (10) years' increasingly responsible experience in
the management and administration of a major information technology
function or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience. Supervisory experience required.
- Expertise in managing the innovation process in areas such as
smart infrastructure, passenger/bag processing solutions, customer
experience design, and future-focused technologies similar to AI
and IoT.
- Experience in large-scale, operational environments.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize
and manage multiple priorities and projects while anticipating
possible impacts and benefits of change.
- Demonstrated accomplishments in project management and
planning.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to
communicate complex ideas to customers.
- High level analytical skills.
- Demonstrated documentation skills and the ability to prepare
business case and recommendations to management.
- Broad-based operational perspective to lead programs and
facilitate solutions for Innovation related business
initiatives.
- Strong track record of leading innovation and creative strategy
in complex organizations, with strong strategic vision,
communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and lead team members, providing
effective guidance, coaching and capability development,
maintaining close understanding of all team activities, ensuring
high quality for all activities/deliverables, and implementing
course corrections when needed.This position requires permanent
residency in the United States. Only candidates who are permanently
legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship or
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be considered.BENEFITS:The
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits
package.
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days.
- Retirement Plan with Company Match.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Wellness Programs.
- Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life
Insurance.
- Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only).
- Hybrid Work Schedule (for applicable positions).
- Shift Differential (for applicable positions) 2nd Shift - $0.85
per hour & 3rd Shift - $1.00 per hour.The Greater Orlando Aviation
Authority (GOAA) is the organization that operates and manages the
Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports. GOAA offers a
variety of benefits to full and part-time employees such as health
insurance, paid time off, retirement plans and more. At GOAA, our
talented team of over 650 employees work to provide our guests with
the finest airport experience in the world. We look forward to
learning more about you.GOAA is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It
is our policy to abide by all Federal, State and Local laws
prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, genetic information, marital status, or disability,
except where a reasonable bona fide occupational qualification
exists.
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