Innovation Director

Member of the Leadership TeamJob SummaryKatapult is a leading software development firm specializing in engineering solutions that provide reliable utilities for people. We're looking for someone to lead our innovation initiatives as both Innovation Director and as a member of our leadership team.We operate as an EOS company with a visionary and integrator running the company. We use the Three Horizons framework to manage our business: Horizon 1 is our core business (broadband and third-party attachments services and software), Horizon 2 focuses on scaling new ventures adjacent to broadband in utility infrastructure, and Horizon 3 explores future opportunities and technologies. This role is responsible for H2 and H3—the teams, the results, and the ventures.You'll oversee Horizon 2 ventures scaling toward core business status, focusing on adjacent opportunities in utility infrastructure. You'll also manage Horizon 3 exploratory research that tests future business models and technologies. This position demands someone who thrives in uncertainty and rapid change. The ideal candidate excels at building momentum across multiple ventures. You will be rallying teams around emerging opportunities, making tough calls on what to pursue or kill, and managing the portfolio toward measurable outcomes rather than inventing in isolation.We're seeking someone who understands that innovation at scale requires discipline—not chaos. Our core values of Create Maximum Value, People Matter, Growth Mindset, and Fair Exchange guide everything we do. If you can manage a portfolio of ventures, develop high-performing teams, and consistently deliver validated learning that drives business growth, we want to meet you.This full-time position is based at our Dillsburg, PA office.Expected Job RolesManages the H2 and H3 portfolio and teams, making strategic decisions about resource allocation, venture progression, and team development.Leads venture teams through rapid experimentation cycles, driving customer discovery, validation, and data-driven pivot/persevere decisions.Acts as bridge between H1 operations and H2/H3 ventures, translating between operational languages while protecting innovation teams from inappropriate constraints.Plays a critical role in H3-to-H2 and H2-to-H1 handoffs, ensuring successful transitions as ventures mature.Establishes metrics and makes tough calls on venture continuation, pivot, or termination based on evidence and learning velocity rather than vanity metrics or sunk costs.Serves as primary point of contact between innovation portfolio and the Integrator, collaborating with leadership team to ensure alignment with company vision.Qualifications Embody Katapult's core values (Create Maximum Value, People Matter, Growth Mindset, & Fair Exchange)Excited about building the future of utility infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions that bring reliable utilities to people.Proven track record leading ventures through early-stage growth, with demonstrated ability to test and scale new business models.Experience with innovation methodologies and customer development practices, including running experiments and making data-driven decisions.Experience working in environments where speed, adaptability, and learning velocity are critical to success.Understanding of utility, telecom, or infrastructure industries—or demonstrated ability to rapidly develop domain expertise in technical B2B markets.Successful track record in team leadership and development, with ability to manage diverse teams.Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives with different risk profiles and success metrics.Strong analytical skills with ability to distinguish between vanity metrics and actionable insights.Comfortable with ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information while maintaining appropriate rigor.Resonates with the following:I drive new projects forward by rallying teams around testable hypotheses, making evidence-based go/no-go decisions, and maintaining momentum through uncertainty."I translate between operational contexts effectively—H1's disciplined systems and H2/H3's experimental approach require different languages.I make tough continuation/pivot/kill decisions based on data rather than emotional attachment to ideas.I see horizon handoffs as critical transitions that require careful management to preserve momentum.Compensation And BenefitsCompetitive salaryQuarterly bonus systemProfit sharing401k retirement programPaid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave, family care leave, parental leave, & jury duty)Additional weekly PTOFlex timeMedical, dental, and vision insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceOffice snacks and drinks, salad bar, and ramen barAccess to outdoor and indoor activities for breaks during the day