Chief Innovation Officer Job at Trost Progress, Santa Clara, CA

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  • Trost Progress
  • Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

Position: Senior Innovation Specialist – Next-Generation Network Management (m/f/d)

Location: USA (remote or hybrid options available)

We are supporting a leading industrial technology company in the search for a Senior Innovation Specialist to help shape the future of next-generation network management solutions. This role offers a unique mix of innovation, strategic collaboration, and thought leadership in a globally active organization. You are part of the global CTO Office Team and your manager is located in Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Innovate & Build : Design and develop advanced network management concepts focused on orchestration, automation, and abstraction tailored to Operational Technology (OT) environments.
  • AI/ML Integration : Conduct feasibility assessments and develop proof-of-concept prototypes to explore how AI and machine learning can enhance network management tools.
  • Cloud Enablement : Support the ongoing development of cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, with optional on-premise deployments.
  • Customer Co-Innovation : Collaborate directly with key customers and industry partners to co-create new technologies and solutions.
  • Global Collaboration : Work cross-functionally across R&D, product, and engineering teams worldwide.
  • Technology Foresight : Monitor global technology standards (e.g., IETF) and trends to ensure solutions remain ahead of the curve.
  • Thought Leadership : Represent the organization at conferences and through publications, blogs, or videos to strengthen its position as an innovation leader.

Your Profile:

  • Education : Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience : 5+ years in system architecture, product development, or applied research, with a proven focus on network management; experience in intent-based networking is a plus.
  • Technical Expertise : Solid knowledge of network communication technologies; understanding of operational/mission-critical networks is a strong advantage.
  • Collaboration : Track record of initiating and driving partnerships with external tech or industry stakeholders.
  • Innovation-Driven : Passion for emerging technologies and developing creative technical solutions.
  • Communication : Ability to translate complex topics for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Languages : Fluent in English; additional languages welcome.
  • Travel : Willingness to travel occasionally (<25%).

And here’s what our ideal candidate is like on a personal and professional level:

You thrive on analyzing existing products at a corporate group level and identifying how to differentiate them from competitors. You have a future-oriented mindset and enjoy assessing the market relevance of current offerings while exploring which products need to be developed next. At the same time, you stay grounded in business reality — focusing not on distant visions but on the next 3 to 5 years.

Your background is likely rooted in project management or R&D . Members of your team include, for example, former heads of development who have shifted their focus to strategic topics after many years in operational leadership roles.

Standardization and committee work are part of the job, but they only make up about 10% of your time. As part of a global corporate team, strong diplomatic skills are essential to drive product ideas and concepts into the different platform teams across the organization.

You are both a visionary and someone who can assess profitability . In many ways, you are the heartbeat of the company .

Job Tags

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