Vice President of Innovation

Role Description The Vice President of Innovation at Faculdade Anhanguera Polos is a full-time remote role responsible for leading institutional innovation initiatives across academic, operational, and digital domains. This role oversees the design and implementation of innovation strategies, coordinates cross-functional projects, and ensures alignment with the institution’s long-term goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying emerging trends in education and technology, evaluating opportunities for new programs and services, and building collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The Vice President of Innovation leads and mentors teams, sets priorities, monitors performance indicators, and manages budgets related to innovation initiatives. The role also involves presenting insights and recommendations to executive leadership, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation.
Qualifications
Strong Analytical Skills and Research capabilities to assess trends, interpret data, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Proficiency in Strategic Planning, including the ability to define innovation roadmaps, set measurable goals, and align initiatives with institutional strategy.
Proven Project Management experience to oversee multiple innovation projects, manage timelines and resources, and ensure successful implementation.
Experience developing and maintaining Strategic Partnerships with educational institutions, industry partners, and technology providers.
Demonstrated leadership experience in innovation, digital transformation, or educational management, preferably within higher education or related sectors.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse teams and present complex ideas clearly to senior leadership.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, demonstrating self-management, accountability, and inclusive leadership across distributed teams.
Advanced degree in Education, Business, Innovation Management, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Familiarity with online and hybrid learning models, educational technologies, and quality assurance frameworks in higher education is an advantage.

Work arrangement
Yes