Innovation Strategist (Entertainment Technology)

TL;DR

Innovation Strategist (Entertainment Technology): Identifying and prioritizing advanced technological opportunities to fuel growth with an accent on technology landscaping, strategic insight integration, and portfolio planning. Focus on translating complex technical capabilities into actionable strategic options and guiding concepts from inception to validation.

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Salary: $137,600–$168,200

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment innovation, specializing in audio and video technologies that revolutionize how content is created and enjoyed.

What you will do

• Conduct technology landscaping to identify value-creation opportunities across internal research and external ecosystems.
• Synthesize industry signals and customer insights into decision-oriented frameworks for innovation programs.
• Translate strategic themes and technical capabilities into clear opportunity frames and innovation roadmaps.
• Drive execution of early-stage innovation programs, managing milestones, risks, and cross-initiative dependencies.
• Engage with strategic customers and partners to gather feedback on unmet needs and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate across research, corporate strategy, and product teams to ensure aligned decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in tech-oriented business roles (Product/Program Management, BizDev, or Strategy Consulting).
• MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred (with 3+ years of experience).
• Proven ability to communicate strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment.
• Ability to work with technical teams in areas like AI/ML, cloud, edge computing, and audio/video processing.
• Location: Must be based in Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• Experience with technology startups or venture capital.
• Background in go-to-market product management or product incubation.
• Knowledge of strategic tools like Design Thinking or Porter’s 5 Forces.
• Experience taking a concept through to a successful product launch.

Culture & Benefits

• Flex Work approach to support flexible working arrangements.
• Collegial culture with challenging projects and recognition for impact.
• Competitive compensation package including bonuses and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology seen in movie theaters and smartphones globally.