Innovation Lead

Company Description Navjeevan Innovation Centre is a non-profit, impact-driven organization focused on using engineering, innovation, and technology to drive social change. A significant portion of revenue from its professional services is reinvested into society, with nearly 60–70% of earnings donated to support education, innovation initiatives, and students with strong potential but limited resources. The organization prioritizes value creation over profit maximization, ensuring that its work contributes directly to meaningful social development. By engaging with Navjeevan Innovation Centre, partners and team members help advance a mission of “Innovate

• Build
• Give Back” while delivering high-quality, purposeful solutions.

Role Description The Innovation Lead is a full-time role responsible for driving end-to-end innovation initiatives, from problem identification to solution design, prototyping, and implementation. This hybrid position is based in Bihar, with a mix of on-site collaboration and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary project teams, conducting user and stakeholder research, developing and validating concepts, and coordinating with partners and beneficiaries to ensure solutions are practical and impactful. The Innovation Lead will create project roadmaps, manage timelines and resources, oversee documentation and reporting, and present outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring junior team members, fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation, and aligning all initiatives with Navjeevan Innovation Centre’s social impact objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in innovation management, product or service design, and problem-solving for social impact initiatives.
• Experience with project management, including planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring outcomes.
• Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, analyze data, and translate insights into actionable solutions.
• Proficiency in using engineering and technology tools or methodologies to design and implement practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse communities and partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact, education, or community development; prior work in non-profit or impact-focused settings is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, design, social innovation, management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Bihar, manage multiple projects, and operate independently with high accountability.