Hybrid Technology Transfer & Innovation Lead

Ameren Services Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Services is seeking a Technology Transfer Specialist to independently manage research, technology transfer, and innovation programs, serving as the primary contact for assigned relationships and coordinating cross-functional workstreams with internal partners.

You will evaluate opportunities, develop recommendations, lead business case analyses, manage budgets, and connect investments to Ameren's operational needs and corporate priorities while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in technology transfer, applied research and development, utility operations or planning, project management, procurement, financial analysis, innovation, or a related field.
• Master's degree in management, engineering, business administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional certification, such as P.E. or PMP, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of assigned research relationships (e.g., EPRI, EIP, universities) and coordinate with advisors, partners and stakeholders to align activities with priorities.
• Monitor utility-industry trends and translate findings into business opportunities.
• Lead analyses for research opportunities and develop clear recommendations for leadership.
• Manage technology transfer and innovation budget activities, including planning, forecasts, contracts, invoices, and governance.
• Lead university programs and subject matter expert groups, including governance and deliverables.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical-think

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ameren Services is seeking a Technology Transfer Specialist to independently manage research, technology transfer, and innovation programs, serving as the primary contact for assigned relationships and coordinating cross-functional workstreams with internal partners.

You will evaluate opportunities, develop recommendations, lead business case analyses, manage budgets, and connect investments to Ameren's operational needs and corporate priorities while driving process improvements.