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Aegis Sortation · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Vice President of Innovation

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space, dedicated to creating raving fans through expert innovation. The Senior Vice President of Innovation will lead the company's enterprise-wide Innovation and Technology Development Strategy, driving measurable business impact through disciplined execution and strategic partnerships.

Industrial AutomationIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Drive innovation strategy and execution across product development lifecycle

Own P&L responsibilities for innovation initiatives

Lead Agile Stage Gate process for product development, ensuring disciplined risk and resource management

Collaborate with ELT and operating committee to align innovation with business goals

Foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement

Translate vision into actionable plans; chart the course through ambiguity

Oversee technology transfer, scaling, and commercialization of new products

Monitor market dynamics and iterate product strategies post-commercialization

Manage IP considerations and ensure compliance with company standards

Qualification

Executive leadershipP&L responsibilityProduct developmentAutomation expertiseFinancial acumenRisk managementAI experienceData scienceGen AI experienceCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsCross-functional leadership

Required

10+ years in executive leadership, with direct P&L responsibility

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Experience on executive leadership team and operating committee

Demonstrated success running stage gate/product development processes

Proven ability to commercialize products and manage lifecycle

Background in automation, electro-mechanical devices, or related fields

Strong financial acumen and risk management skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership

Preferred

Master's degree in STEM

AI, data science, and Gen AI experience

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 Company Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company

Aegis Sortation

Aegis Sortation specializes in the design and development of sortation equipment for material handling industries.

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.aegissortation.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Recent News

Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News

Aegis Sortation to expand Louisville operation with nearly $16M investment

2025-04-29

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