Lead Consultant, Innovation Enablement

TruStage

. Lead mid-to-large scale engagements for the Technology Innovation Office, including planning, facilitation, and execution .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $114,600 - $171,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, cross-functional engagements and applying emerging technologies to drive business transformation. Proficient in executive communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring to enhance team capabilities and foster innovation adoption.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Consulting ExperienceExperience in Regulated EnvironmentsStrong Executive Communication SkillsMentoring and Coaching ExperienceExperience with Agile Delivery

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Hard Skills

Business TransformationInnovation Strategy DevelopmentAI ApplicationLean ExperimentationHuman-Centered DesignAgile DeliveryProduct DiscoveryStakeholder EngagementPerformance Metrics AnalysisChange Enablement

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsStakeholder ManagementIndependent OperationDynamic PrioritizationTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceHealthcareGovernanceComplianceInnovation FrameworksOrganizational Adoption

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead mid-to-large scale engagements for the Technology Innovation Office, including planning, facilitation, and execution
Lead discovery activities to assess business challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and define initiative scope, benefits, risks, and success measures
Deliver analysis, status reporting, and performance insights supporting portfolio management, leadership decision-making, and innovation pipeline governance
Partner with business and technology leaders to identify, shape, and prioritize innovation opportunities
Facilitate planning, prioritization, and sequencing activities supporting Innovation strategies
Develop recommendations, value hypotheses, and business cases for prioritization and investment decisions
Translate business goals and requirements into structured engagements and actionable outputs
Manage relationships from opportunity identification through implementation
Identify and escalate governance, compliance, adoption, and delivery risks
Analyze engagement outcomes and performance metrics to track business value and adoption
Monitor progress and identify risks or issues with Technology Innovation Office leadership
Escalate challenges and coordinate resolution
Develop executive-ready communications, presentations, and engagement materials
Design and execute stakeholder engagement, change enablement, and adoption activities
Guide innovation literacy, AI awareness, and enablement activities
Promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of innovation capabilities across the enterprise
Mentor and coach Consultants
Provide guidance, feedback, and support to enhance team capability and engagement quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience
7+ years of progressive consulting, business transformation, innovation, or technology experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional engagements from discovery through implementation
Experience applying AI, automation, or emerging technologies to business opportunities
Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services, insurance, or healthcare
Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to mentor others
People leadership experience preferred
Experience applying lean experimentation, human-centered design, agile delivery, or product discovery practices preferred
Familiarity with innovation frameworks, change enablement practices, and methods for driving organizational adoption of new technologies preferred
Resume required to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive (bonus) plan may be available
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability plans
Parental leave
Paid time off
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible workplace and hybrid working
Work-life balance support
Career growth opportunities
Retirement assistance
Application or interview process accommodations