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.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
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