Head of Innovation Labs & Open-Source Strategy

Kci; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. invites a visionary Director who will lead the KCI Labs initiative, guiding hardware and software teams through experimentation and productization. You will champion citizen development and open-source governance, aligning with the enterprise strategy and client-ready capabilities.

The role requires 10+ years in tech with 5+ years in leadership, plus a track record of turning ideas into practical, impactful solutions that scale across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in technology, engineering or product development, including 5+ years managing people.
• Track record of taking ideas from prototype into everyday use.
• Ability to lead both direct reports and cross-functional contributors.
• Experience leading teams through ambiguity: turning broad goals into practical plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead KCI Labs and set the Labs agenda, portfolio and budget.
• Explore and prototype emerging tech to address real business needs.
• Provide safe environments for experimentation without impacting production.
• Make timely, evidence-based decisions on which efforts move forward.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation management

Staff development

Ambiguity leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. invites a visionary Director who will lead the KCI Labs initiative, guiding hardware and software teams through experimentation and productization. You will champion citizen development and open-source governance, aligning with the enterprise strategy and client-ready capabilities.

The role requires 10+ years in tech with 5+ years in leadership, plus a track record of turning ideas into practical, impactful solutions that scale across the firm.