Innovation Manager

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions

The Innovation Manager develops and executes the vision for Orange County’s innovation initiative. The manager is responsible for implementing creative strategies to create a work environment that utilizes design thinking methodologies and a human centered approach to solve issues for our employees, citizens, and community.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Assistant County Administrator. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Provides leadership, direction and planning for operations and creation of innovative County culture.
• Ensuring all directives, decisions and policies of the County are supported through innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
• Implements professional development that supports innovation, collaboration and inclusion for County employees.
• Oversees budget and operational staff for the innovation initiatives and lab.
• Responsible for the completion of the County’s First Innovation Lab and establishing a sustainable operational plan that engages community partners, county employees and the community.
• Pursuit and Management of Grants, Contracts, Sponsorships and partnerships to support the programs and operations of the Innovation Lab and Programs.
• Manage special projects assigned by the County Mayor, County Administration and their leadership staff.
• Provides policy recommendations to County Administrator and County Mayor on county challenges.
• Develops and maintain a community innovation internship program.
• Collaborate with Chief Innovation and Emerging Technology Officer to maintain strategic alignment and advance the growth of key innovation partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology, Innovation Management, Arts or closely related field and three (3) years of supervisory experience in Project Management, Technology or Innovation. In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences

The ideal candidate will have a breadth of diverse experience in various aspects of local government and a track record of innovation, collaboration and inclusion

Open Date: 02/12/2025
Close Date: 02/26/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 025 - From $106,932.80 - $171,080.00
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on County Policy or bargaining unit contract

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. #LI-OC1 #INDHP

201 S. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando, FL 32801

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.