Job description
the digital innovation analyst role supports the advancement of digital innovation across cemex operations by helping identify business needs, evaluating opportunities, and coordinating initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. The position connects internal stakeholders with emerging solutions, startups, and best practices to enable pilots, knowledge-sharing, and scalable improvements through programs such as smart innovation, communities of practice, and leaplab. It also tracks progress, outcomes, and key insights from innovation initiatives to provide visibility and support informed decision‑making. Through strong cross‑functional collaboration, the role contributes to operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and effective execution of innovation efforts.
main responsibilities
* strengthen an innovation mindset across the organization through smart innovation by promoting continuous improvement, sharing success cases, encouraging adoption of new ways of working, and helping teams translate challenges into scalable digital opportunities.
* enable communities of practice by coordinating core team sessions, webinars, capturing insights, and promoting knowledge sharing, replication of best practices, and cross‑regional collaboration.
* identify, scout, and assess startups, technologies, and innovative practices that can address strategic operational needs and improvement opportunities.
* enable and coordinate through the leaplab program agile pilots of startup solutions with cemex operational teams, aligned with digitalization priorities; track outcomes, measure business impact, and document technology potential to support adoption decisions.
* maintain visibility of digital innovation initiatives across regions and functions through structured reporting, progress updates, and portfolio tracking.
* maintain and regularly update market intelligence on digital solutions, technology trends, and relevant competitors to strengthen internal awareness and support decision‑making.
position challenges
* navigating complex operational processes while translating business needs into viable digital and technology‑driven solutions.
* influencing and engaging stakeholders across functions and regions to adopt digital innovation initiatives without direct authority.
* maintaining momentum and driving execution of innovation pilots with multiple participants and competing priorities.
* estimating and communicating potential business impact with limited or early‑stage data to support decision‑making.
* detailed project planning and timely execution for pilots.
qualifications
* professional proficiency in english (written and spoken).
* bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, innovation, digital transformation, or a related field.
areas of expertise
* digital innovation & technology application: experience identifying, assessing, and applying digital or emerging technologies to improve business processes, operational performance, or transformation initiatives.
* project management: experience enabling & coordinating cross‑functional initiatives by aligning stakeholders, tracking progress, and supporting successful execution.
* external collaboration & partnerships: experience working with third parties (e.g., vendors, partners, startups, consultants) to evaluate opportunities and enable innovative solutions.
* value & impact assessment: ability to assess and communicate business impact and benefits, even with limited or evolving information.
soft skills
* proactive, self‑driven, and committed to continuous learning.
* strong curiosity, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
* customer‑centric mindset with focus on business needs and value creation.
* strong relationship‑building skills in multicultural environments.
* effective stakeholder management, teamwork, and cross‑functional collaboration.
* ability to influence others, build alignment, and drive execution without formal authority.
* adaptability and openness to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working.
* comfortable working in ambiguity, fast‑changing priorities, and dynamic environments.
* advanced presentation and communication skills.
internal relations
* cement, ready‑mix and aggregates local operations
* colleagues participating in the communities of practice
* corporate and the regional teams in functions including operations, technology and energy, supply chain, h&s, sustainability, r&d, p&it, legal, communications, ohr, cemex ventures, taxes
external relations
* startup teams, venture capital and corporate venturing units, cemex innovation partners, & other players in the innovation ecosystem (e.g., accelerators, innovation hubs, research centers, universities)
diversity and inclusion statement
at cemex, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business. We respect diversity, we address the inclusion and non‑discrimination of any talented person, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy / maternity / paternity and nationality. We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well‑being and development of cemex employees.
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