• Define and execute comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with grid modernization and industry electrification trends • Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on utility and industrial customers operations. • Contribute to technology roadmaps development • Drive New Technology Introduction initiatives that fuel our software-defined automation solutions differentiation • Lead mission-based teams delivering customer-focused innovative solutions for digital transformation of substations and grid networks, with the goal to accelerate the energy transition journey • Lead customer proof-of-concept projects from conception through successful deployment • Coordinate with R&D, product management, and commercial teams to identify innovation collaboration opportunities with customers • Build and maintain strategic relationships with utility customers, research institutions, and technology partners • Represent the company at industry conferences, standards committees, and technical forums • Collaborate with utilities on future grid architecture and operational requirements • Build and lead a high-performing innovation team • Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping • Mentor technical staff and guide professional development