Job Announcement: Innovation Strategist
Ready to lead the transformation to a better future with greater impact? At Utopya Innovation for Good, we are looking for Innovation Strategists who are passionate about generating positive social and environmental change. This role is key to the Observatory and Strategic Research functions of Utopya and its clients’ challenges. If you are characterized by your capacity for analysis and synthesis, analyzing the world you live in and projecting possible futures, your passion for innovation and your ability to navigate complex environments, we are looking for you.
About Us: At Utopya Innovation for Good, we merge innovation with different disciplines (technology, engineering, humanities…) to drive projects that promote a positive impact on society and the environment. Our approach focuses on the triple impact: Profit, People, Planet, with the goal of building a better and more sustainable future, as well as leading a paradigm shift on what a company should mean in the future.
Your Role:
- As Innovation Strategist, your main function will be to analyze contexts and information, trends, technologies and competitive environments, and obtain impactful conclusions for Utopya and/or its clients and partners.
- You will carry out search, selection and prioritization processes based on impact criteria.
- You will guide and facilitate individuals and teams through knowledge acquisition, interpretation and decision making.
- You will be involved in creative processes to bring acquired knowledge to bear on decision making and/or the creation of new innovations.
- You will foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, actively participating in strategy development and key decision making for Utopya’s growth.
- You will join a highly dynamic team, driven by a Purpose and Values that are at the core of everything we do.
We are looking for:
- Professionals with a minimum of 3 years of experience as an analyst and/or strategist, preferably in areas of impact, foundations or philanthropies, or government.
- Extensive knowledge of strategic foresight processes.
- Experience in accessing standard and alternative sources of information.
- Excellent synthesis and prioritization skills
- Knowledge and experience in incorporating Artificial Intelligence into strategic foresight processes is a plus.
- Good communication skills, empathy and ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments and in very diverse teams
- Fluency in English and Spanish is a must; French is a plus.
We offer you:
- The opportunity to join an early stage very special company, working hand in hand with the founding partners, and be part of an exciting journey towards creating new triple impact business models.
- A role where your leadership and team building skills will have a direct impact on the success of our companies, acting as an intra-entrepreneur within Utopya.
- Support in your professional development towards senior leadership roles in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where innovation and creativity are the basis of everything.
- Joining a new organization aware of its role in society, with a mission to actively contribute to a better world, and driven by strong values and purpose.
What is it like to work with us? At Utopya, our mission is fueled by more than two decades of experience in leading innovation. We are committed to pioneering triple-impact businesses, where every decision and technological breakthrough is made with a deep respect for people, communities and the planet.
By joining our team, you will be part of an ecosystem where innovation and positive impact are intertwined. We value diversity of thought, collaboration and commitment to excellence. Here, your ability to adapt and grow with us is as important as the projects you lead.
Every day is a new opportunity to inspire, create and lead change toward a promising future.
If you identify with our mission and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we want to meet you.
Submit your CV at jobs@utopyainnovation.com and share why you are the ideal candidate to lead our impact projects.
Together, let’s transform the future! Welcome to Utopya.