Innovation Platform Manager

We are looking for an experienced Innovation Platform Manager to oversee innovation-focused programs and keep cross-functional initiatives running smoothly in Detroit, Michigan. This role serves as a central point of coordination for client communication, operational planning, partner engagement, and performance reporting across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to turn data, stakeholder input, and industry insights into practical actions that support program growth and measurable results.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily coordination for innovation and technology-focused platforms, ensuring activities stay aligned with program goals and timelines.
• Act as the main point of contact for client stakeholders, providing clear status updates, progress summaries, and responsive follow-up on key matters.
• Organize staffing, scheduling, space usage, and budget planning across concurrent initiatives to support efficient execution.
• Maintain sponsor and partner commitments by tracking deliverables, supporting relationship management, and helping fulfill agreement obligations.
• Monitor operational performance through metrics, reporting, and structured reviews to identify results, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Resolve day-to-day challenges by assessing issues quickly, implementing practical solutions, and escalating complex concerns when necessary.
• Work with internal and external communications teams to support digital outreach, platform messaging, newsletters, and social media content.
• Research market, policy, and industry developments and convert findings into recommendations, strategic updates, and program materials.
• Gather and evaluate program data to measure impact, strengthen reporting, and inform future initiatives, proposals, and pilot efforts.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to support staff, site-based team members, and interns while representing the organization at events and community engagements as needed.