Senior Manager Innovation Management (m/w/d)

Senior Manager (m/f/d) Innovation Management

Location Hanau
Permanent
Full Time

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs,
and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group, we
combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most
diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus
Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and
services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used
in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as
nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the
treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15
countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and
sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have
set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our
business activities.

The following challenges await you:

* In your role as Senior Manager (m/f/d) Innovation Management you will
report directly to the Executive Vice President of Innovation Management at
Heraeus Precious Metals, playing a pivotal role in managing and driving the
company’s innovation excellence on a "daily basis".
* Furthermore, you will contribute to HPMs concepts for innovation
excellence, and you will support the derivation and further development of HPMs
domains (focus applications).
* Running the HPM Innovation project management office (steering, methods,
project management principles) and carrying out ideation workshops and
accelerators will also be part of your responsibility.
* You will take an active role in the governance of innovation.
* Additionally, you set up and drive multi / outside-Business
Line innovation topics.
* Last, but not least you manage technology scouting in the area new
market / new technology, supported by business lines.
Your profile:

* Master in natural science, mathematics, informatics, or engineering,
ideally with PhD
* A solid understanding of business metrics, financial implications, and the
ability to align innovation activities with business goals (ideally with MBA)
* Expertise in leading organizational change and adapting to new ways of
working
* Strong ability to conduct market research, trend analysis and technology
landscape assessments to spot and evaluate new opportunities quickly
* Proficiency in project management methodologies to verse innovation
projects from concept to implementation as well as a sound understanding of
innovation processes
* Fluent in English and command of German language is of help
* Strong networking and leadership skills, effective communication, and a
passion for innovation, alongside a readiness to inspire teams and challenge
the status quo
What you can look forward to at Heraeus Precious Metals:

* Exciting tasks – implement them with a high level of personal
responsibility in an ambitious environment with very good opportunities for
further development.
* Shaping sustainability – be part of the implementation of our
vision to become CO₂-neutral by 2025
* Inclusive corporate culture – we firmly believe that diversity
makes our organization more successful. We promote this, among other things
with specific targets, part-time/job-sharing management positions, and training
courses.
* Attractive compensation – in addition to a good pay package,
you can expect extensive social benefits from a responsible family-owned company
* And much more – mobile working, 30 vacation days or
more, travel allowance for public transport, bicycle leasing, …
Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 57208 via our
online application portal — even if you don't meet all the
requirements, but have good reasons why you are still the right fit for this
role!

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Precious Metals, is happy to assist you by email:
hpm_hr@heraeus.com

. Or visit us athttps://www.heraeus.com/careers

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