Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end innovation lifecycle—from technology scouting to proof of concept (PoC), pilot, and full-scale adoption.
- Facilitate initial meetings with third parties and coordinate with internal business and technology stakeholders.
- Conduct business outcome and ROI analyses for potential technology solutions, assessing impact on KPIs, efficiency, and customer experience.
- Manage the business development process from NDA execution through partnership or investment agreement.
- Maintain comprehensive records of innovation initiatives and build a robust partner and startup ecosystem.
- Identify and prioritize emerging technologies and innovative business models relevant to aviation and adjacent industries.
- Source new products, platforms, and technologies through accelerators, venture hubs, and major tech vendors.
- Evaluate early-stage startups for potential strategic investment or collaboration, including sweat equity arrangements.
- Lead Design Thinking workshops to explore customer-centric innovation opportunities and technology needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to assess technology integration feasibility and recommend optimal implementation paths.
- Track major technology trends—including AI, connectivity, robotics, and data platforms—to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepare and present regular reports on Innovation Lab activities, progress, partnerships, and technology adoptions to HQ leadership.
- Promote a culture of innovation across the organization, encouraging idea generation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in corporate innovation, venture development, or technology leadership, ideally within aviation, mobility, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies (AI, big data, connectivity, digital platforms) and their business applications.
- Demonstrated success in building partnerships, assessing ROI, and driving digital transformation initiatives.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Tech-savvy, strategic thinker with the ability to align innovation initiatives with corporate goals.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable business outcomes through innovative solutions.
- Familiarity with information security and technology compliance considerations in large-scale organizations.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in business development, corporate innovation, venture capital, or technology integration.
- Proven track record in startup scouting, investment analysis, and strategic partnerships.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment
- Lunch and transportation allowance
- Health insurance and performance-based bonus
- Flexible Time Off and MyID travel benefits
- Opportunity to lead transformative innovation in a globally recognized airline
Top Skills
What We Do
Manay CPA Inc. is a full-service CPA firm located in Atlanta, USA, that provides financial and tax consultancy for local and international businesses while providing a global platform for investment into the United States.
Manay CPA staff is composed of US and international professionals specialized in;
? New Business Formation and Consulting,
? Bookkeeping and Payroll,
? Tax Compliance and Planning,
? Sales Taxes and Business Valuations,
? Financial Guidance for Tech Startups,
? Financial and Retirement Planning,
? Financial Statement Preparation for VC investors.
With over 20 years of experience in the business world, we serve all 50 States of America and we’ve had more than 5,000 clients, so far, with 500 million dollars of trade volume.
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2001 yılında Atlanta, ABD’de kurulan Manay CPA Inc., Amerika Birleşik Devletleri dahilinde ve uluslararası alanda faaliyet gösteren işletmeler için çok çeşitli alanlarda hizmet veren, aynı zamanda yerel ve uluslararası firmalara finans ve vergi konularında uzman danışmanlığı sunan bir yeminli mali müşavirlik bürosudur.
Hizmet verdiğimiz alanlardan bazıları:
? Amerika’da Şirket Kurulumu,
? Yabancı Sermaye, Teşvik
? Muhasebe Hizmetleri,
? Kişisel ve Kurumsal Vergi,
? Bordrolama,
? Finansal ve Hukuki Konularda Stratejik Danışmanlık.
İş dünyasında 20 yılı aşkın tecrübemizle Amerika'nın 50 eyaletinin tamamında hizmet verebilir yetkiye sahibiz. Farklı sektörlerden, ticari hacmi 500 milyon doları bulan, 5.000'den fazla müşterimize mali müşavirlik hizmeti sunmaktan gurur duyuyoruz.
Sunduğumuz mali müşavirlik, finans ve muhasebe çözümlerinin yanı sıra, ABD'deki yatırımlarınız için de kapsamlı danışmanlık hizmeti veriyoruz. Şirket kurulumunuzun her aşamasında size destek oluyor, girişiminizi bulunduğu eyaletin regülasyonlarına v IRS'e uyumlu hale getiriyor, vergi planlamalarınızı yapıyor, teşvik ve vergi avantajlarından yararlanmanızı sağlayacak finansal modellemeler kuruyoruz.
