Our client is seeking a Director of Innovation and Growth to lead and drive their product development across data science, AI/ML, and market research functions. As a member of the leadership team, this role will define the vision, strategy, and execution roadmap for future growth, ensuring the products remain market-leading and deliver exceptional value to clients.
You will shape the strategic direction of market intelligence services, manage a team of specialists across data analytics, and machine learning, while ensuring continued innovation and competitive differentiation in a rapidly evolving market.
About You
You are a strategic leader with deep expertise in market research, data science, and emerging technologies. You have demonstrable experience in scaling research operations, building high-performing teams, and translating complex market intelligence into actionable business insights and products.
You possess strong technical foundations with hands-on experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, and emerging AI/ML technologies. You understand both the commercial imperatives of a growing business and the technical challenges of delivering world-class market intelligence at scale.
You are passionate about the energy transition and have proven experience in serving clients across the value chain across offshore wind and/or other energy sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
* Define and execute innovation and growth strategy aligned with company goals
* Identify emerging market trends, technologies, and methodologies that create competitive advantage
* Drive product innovation and build business cases for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends while supporting the companies ambitious growth objectives
* Lead strategic positioning and market entry strategies for new geographies and sectors
Team Leadership & Development
* Recruit, develop, and manage an agile team of professionals including data analysts and ML engineers
* Implement team-wide quality processes and performance management systems
* Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and commercial excellence
* Provide mentorship and career development opportunities across the organization
Product Development & Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring customer-centric design and execution, in close collaboration with the market research, IT and sales teams
* Guide internal product development through innovative approaches to content creation, data visualization, and subscription service delivery beyond AI/ML applications
* Drive integration of AI/ML capabilities into core product offerings to improve client value and increase productivity
* Establish KPIs and metrics to measure product success and client impact
Technology & Innovation
* Champion adoption of cutting-edge technologies including LLMs, machine learning, and advanced data analytics
* Oversee development of predictive models, supply/demand forecasting systems, and automated data processing workflows
* Ensure innovation initiatives are scalable, commercially viable, and differentiated in the market.
* Collaborate with IT teams to ensure scalable, cloud-based infrastructure supports research operations
Client Excellence & Business Development
* Maintain deep understanding of client needs across the offshore wind and other relevant
* Partner with commercial and client-facing teams to translate innovation into revenue growth.
* Engage directly with strategic clients to understand evolving needs and co-create solutions.
* Represent the company at global conferences, industry forums, and thought leadership platforms.
Experience & Skills Required
Essential
* Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline
* 10+ years senior leadership experience in market research, consulting, or related fields
* 5+ years’ experience in offshore wind, or other energy and maritime sectors
* Proven track record managing teams of technical professionals
* Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, statistical modelling, and database management
* Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their commercial applications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to C-suite audiences
* Experience with Python, SQL, Excel, and statistical analysis tools
Highly Desirable
* MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification
* Experience with LLMs, machine learning model development, and cloud computing platforms
* Track record of successful product development and commercialization for high-growth subscription-based market intelligence providers
* Experience serving clients across offshore wind value chain (developers, OEMs, financiers, government)
* Knowledge of GIS systems and maritime operations