Marjolein de Nijs Bik

Sr Innovation Specialist Innovation Culture Program Manager @Colonial Pipeline Company

Alpharetta, GA, US

As a strategic driver of innovation, I lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide programs that embed a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. I partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities, coach project teams, and guide initiatives from ideation through implementation using a structured innovation framework-Develop and institutionalize innovation processes and governance models that empower employees at all levels to contribute ideas and drive change-Lead high-impact challenge campaigns and ideation workshops, resulting in a steady pipeline of validated concepts and scalable solutions-Conduct technology scouting and proof-of-concept experiments to evaluate emerging trends and recommend strategic investments-Build and nurture partnerships with startups, universities, and industry experts to expand the company’s innovation ecosystem-Manage a dynamic innovation portfolio, aligning projects with strategic goals and ensuring resource optimization, risk mitigation, and executive visibility.