Sr. Director, Digital Innovation Partnerships

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 181,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Family resources

Mental wellness tools

Leadership development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Director, Digital Innovation Partnerships, remote in the US, to shape the innovation agenda and drive high-impact programs. You will partner with senior executives, translate market insights into initiatives, and manage external partnerships to meet business goals.

You will lead a senior team, prioritize opportunities, and foster co-creation with stakeholders across the organization, advancing transformational initiatives aligned with strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (MBA or equivalent).
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience driving transformational change and leading strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in opportunity assessment and influencing senior executives.
• Experience managing external partnership ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and translating them into business opportunities.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital innovation strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with executives to explore and validate high-value opportunities.
• Translate market insights into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate and prioritize innovation opportunities.
• Manage external partnerships to align innovation with business needs.
• Facilitate co-creation sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a senior-level team to drive innovation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Emerging tech awareness

Partnership ecosystems

Opportunity assessment

Change management

Influence executives

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Director, Digital Innovation Partnerships to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This leader will shape the organization's digital innovation agenda by identifying, evaluating, and advancing strategic opportunities that support long-term business goals. The role will partner closely with senior executives and internal stakeholders to turn market insights and emerging technology trends into actionable initiatives. It also involves cultivating external partnership ecosystems and guiding a senior team to deliver high-impact innovation outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $181,000 - $261,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital innovation strategies aligned with business goals
• Collaborate with executives to explore and validate high-value opportunities
• Translate market insights into actionable recommendations
• Evaluate and prioritize innovation opportunities
• Manage external partnerships to align innovation with business needs
• Facilitate co-creation sessions with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and mentor a senior-level team to drive innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (MBA or equivalent)
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Significant experience driving transformational change and leading strategic initiatives
• Expertise in opportunity assessment and influencing senior executives
• Experience managing external partnership ecosystems
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and translating them into business opportunities
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with senior leaders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match and paid time off
• Family resources and EAP counseling services
• Access to mental wellness tools
• Professional development programs, including on-demand leadership courses

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.