Innovation Strategy Consultant - Onsite

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Innovation Strategy Consultant for a contract position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in Boston, MA. This is an 8 week contract opportunity.

Compensation: $82.00 - $85.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:
This role will assess and sharpen the client's innovation strategy and operating model in two key areas: Emerging Technology & Capabilities, and New Products & Services. The objective is to design an actionable execution plan for refined priorities, determining how innovation efforts inform high-level goals and connect to overall transformation. This will involve benchmarking, trend scanning, and designing engagement plans for executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the current operating model and strategy, and benchmark it against peers and external research
• Review the existing innovation strategy, operating model, governance, funding, intake and stage-gate process
• Assess how Innovation efforts inform strategy and connect to overall transformation priorities
• Establish a baseline of responsibilities, staffing, skills and available capacity across AI and Innovation Strategy functions to identify overlaps and opportunities
• Scan emerging tech trends and peer activity to rank findings by relevance and maturity
• Design the approach for executive leadership conversations and workshops to validate priorities
• Build a business case that articulates the value the innovation team is pursuing across refined priorities
• Design a sequenced execution plan with accountable owners, milestones, dependencies, and measurable outcomes

Primary Requirements:

• Innovation strategy, operating model and execution planning experience
• Has translated innovation priorities into actionable plans with owners, milestones and measurable outcomes, linked to transformation and long-term strategy
• Consultative and a strong communicator
• Strategic, with a business mindset that ties technology and innovation choices to business outcomes, client value and financial impact
• A strong storyteller who can turn research and analysis into a clear, compelling narrative and executive-ready materials

Desired Skills:

• Technical, hands-on skills to build quick prototypes or proofs of concept, for example with GenAI tools or low-code platforms
• Experience in financial services, wealth management or asset management
• Located in Boston and can co-locate in the Boston office
• Familiarity with external research sources such as Gartner, Forrester and consulting firm POVs
• AI Strategy experience and AI/GenAI knowledge

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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