Head of GenAI Innovation & Incubation

Job ID: 203536
Required Travel : Up to 25%
Managerial - Yes
Location: Israel- RAANANA (Amdocs Site)

Who are we?

Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers’ innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers’ migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com

At Amdocs, our mission is to empower our employees to 'Live Amazing, Do Amazing' every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact, fostering growth, embracing flexibility, and building connections, we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world.

In one sentence

Join Amdocs’ newly established GenAI & Data unit and act as the entrepreneur-in-residence driving the company’s AI innovation agenda.

You’ll identify bold opportunities, validate disruptive ideas, and turn cutting-edge GenAI technologies into scalable, high-impact business solutions — operating with startup agility inside a global enterprise.

What will your job look like?

• Lead the GenAI innovation engine across Amdocs — scouting, experimenting, and scaling ideas that redefine experiences

• Operate with a startup mindset inside a large organization: move fast, stay lean, and deliver tangible outcomes with creativity and resourcefulness.

• Identify and validate disruptive technologies, from AI automation to intelligent data platforms and agentic systems.

• Shape the innovation strategy, translating trends into actionable pilots, proofs of concept, and scalable business applications.

• Get hands-on with technology — evaluating architectures and emerging technologies to assess feasibility and differentiation.

• Build and lead a small, high-impact innovation team of AI engineers, data scientists, product innovators, and designers.

• Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning, encouraging rapid iteration and evidence-based decisions.

• Collaborate closely with product, R&D, and business units to align innovation with strategic objectives and market opportunities.

• Establish and manage partnerships with startups, partners, VCs, and academia to bring external innovation into Amdocs.

• Communicate and inspire: present ideas, vision, and results clearly to executives, partners, and global audiences.

• Represent Amdocs externally as a thought leader in GenAI innovation, sharing insights and building the company’s global visibility.

All you need is...

• 10+ years of experience in technology innovation, R&D, or AI product leadership.

• Proven track record of turning emerging technologies into real-world solutions — especially in GenAI, AI, or Data-driven products.

• Startup mentality within a corporate environment: resourceful, experimental, comfortable with ambiguity, and outcome-oriented.

• Hands-on technical background — experience in software engineering, data systems, or architecture; a background as CTO or senior technical leader is a strong advantage.

• Strong business acumen — able to connect innovation to measurable business impact.

• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills — able to influence senior stakeholders and inspire diverse teams.

• Experience building and leading multidisciplinary innovation teams in global or matrix organizations.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Why you will love this job:

• You’ll drive real GenAI transformation, shaping Amdocs’ innovation roadmap and future technology bets.

• You’ll work like a startup founder inside a global tech company, with access to world-class data, customers, and infrastructure.

• You’ll build and lead a small, elite innovation team focused on speed, experimentation, and tangible results.

• You’ll collaborate with visionary partners across the global AI ecosystem — startups, labs, and thought leaders.

• You’ll see your ideas evolve from concept to production, influencing products used by millions.

Amdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce