Innovation Manager
The Innovation Manager sits within Elsevier's Journal Operations to drive innovation strategy and process governance. You will lead projects from identification through to scaling, with a heavy emphasis on implementing GenAI and Agentic AI solutions for cost savings and value creation. The role requires partnering with cross-functional global teams and measuring outcomes via defined KPIs. You will report to the Director of Innovation & Enablement, playing a key role in maturing innovation skills across the organization.
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Experience
7+ years
Function
Operations
Work mode
Hybrid, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
The Innovation Manager sits within Elsevier's Journal Operations to drive innovation strategy and process governance. You will lead projects from identification through to scaling, with a heavy emphasis on implementing GenAI and Agentic AI solutions for cost savings and value creation. The role requires partnering with cross-functional global teams and measuring outcomes via defined KPIs. You will report to the Director of Innovation & Enablement, playing a key role in maturing innovation skills across the organization.
TAL's take
Role offers significant strategic scope in innovation and AI implementation at a large, reputable global organization.
The JD is highly structured with clear responsibilities, project scope, and technological focus areas.
Salaries at Elsevier
24.0 LPA average
Based on 1 Grapevine salary entries for Elsevier.
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Must haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of overall experience
- 3+ years managing innovation projects and activities
- Expertise in analysis, economic modelling, and opportunity sizing
- Project management degree and experience
- Experience piloting or implementing GenAI or Agentic AI solutions
Tools and skills
About the company
Elsevier is a major global information and analytics company in the scientific and health sector, but not typically categorized as a Tier 1 tech-native engineering powerhouse.