Head of Innovation

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It’s a great time to join Harri as we revolutionize the hospitality industry with our cutting‑edge technology solutions for workforce management. We’re an innovative, high‑growth company with a global presence, dedicated to building strong partnerships and delivering measurable value to our customers.

• Strategic Vertical Expansion:
  Identifying and executing entry strategies into new markets, adapting core platform value propositions to industry‑specific needs.
• Geographic Growth:
  Leading international expansion efforts by validating local regulatory requirements and customer demand in high‑leverage markets.
• Product Commercialization:
  Orchestrating go‑to‑market strategies for emerging product lines, including pricing models, sales enablement, and early customer activation.
• Business Incubation:
  Overseeing the development of new business lines and utilizing "tiger teams" to deliver MVPs and proofs‑of‑concept for scalable growth.
• AI Integration & Leadership:
  Accelerating the adoption of Applied AI and intelligent agents across the platform.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Managing diverse teams across Product, Sales, and Marketing to ensure new verticals reach product‑market fit.

• Domain Expertise:
  Deep understanding of workforce management, employee engagement, or human capital technology, particularly for shift‑based or hourly work forces.
• Strategic Execution:
  Experience in vertical‑specific innovation and "deeply verticalized" execution models.
• Commercial Acumen:
  Ability to define commercial models and monetization pathways for novel technologies, including AI.
• Global Mindset:
  Experience operating in or expanding into international markets with an understanding of varying regulatory and labor environments.
• Innovation Management:
  Skill in transitioning products from initial incubation to standalone, revenue‑generating business units.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong attention to detail, and a self‑motivated, ambitious nature.
• Extensive experience in a growth leadership capacity at a SaaS company, with a Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.

• Position Type:
  Full‑time.
• Salary Range: $250,000 - $350,000 (USD).
• Reporting:
  This role reports directly to the CEO.
• Travel:
  Travel will be required as necessary.

• Competitive salary within the stated range.
• The opportunity to drive critical projects for a high‑growth, innovative company.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

We’re committed to building diverse talent at Harri and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We value a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organization that encourages everyone to be themselves  are committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.

Closing Date: 28 January, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to close applications early.

• AI Integration and Product Commercialization
• Growth Leadership
• Strategic Vertical Expansion