Innovation Analyst, Transformation & AI

Location:

Reno, NV, US, 89511

Position Summary

Ormat runs a broad innovation agenda across its global operations, spanning advanced and emerging technologies, process redesign and business transformation, strategy, AI, and automation. The Analyst, Innovation & AI Center of Excellence supports two connected efforts: the AI Center of Excellence and the innovation portfolio. This role contributes analytical, project coordination, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and communication support to help translate operational challenges into structured initiatives and drive adoption across business units and sites.

Essential Functions

Map, analyze, and redesign business processes to identify where emerging technologies, redesigned workflows, AI, or automation can add measurable value.
Translate operational problems into structured initiative briefs, including problem owner, required data, success measures, and implementation considerations.
Support innovation sprints and initiatives from framing through facilitation, documentation, follow-through, and outcome tracking.
Track initiative status, blockers, milestones, and outcomes across the innovation portfolio.
Support AI adoption activities across business units and sites in coordination with AI Leads, Champions, and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain clear internal communications, guidance, and engagement materials that help surface ideas and promote adoption.
Contribute to strategic and leadership presentations by organizing data, developing narrative structure, and preparing executive-ready materials.
Coordinate stakeholders across sites, business units, and time zones to support timely progress on innovation and AI initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the Innovation & AI Center of Excellence, business transformation initiatives, and related organizational priorities.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience at a strategy consulting firm, within a strategy, innovation, or transformation practice at a Big 4 firm, or in an equivalent in-house strategy, corporate development, innovation, or transformation role.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex processes, structure ambiguous problems, and identify practical improvement opportunities.
Hands-on and adaptable approach with the ability to drive execution, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and support initiatives in a fast-moving environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare clear guidance, executive-ready materials, and stakeholder communications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and represent the function appropriately when working with sensitive information.
Genuine interest in AI, innovation, emerging technologies, and their application to industrial operations.

Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based role requiring the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and standard office equipment, communicate verbally and in writing, and attend meetings in person or virtually. Occasional travel between company locations may be required.