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Innovation Manager

Innovation Manager

ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India
5 days ago
Job description

In this role you will :

Primary duties and responsibilities are

1. Identify and evaluate deeptech opportunities :

  • Scout and assess innovation topics emerging from IIT Madras and partner universities. Evaluate ideas based on desirability, feasibility, and viability for ZEISS.

2. Build and maintain innovation partnerships :

  • Develop and manage relationships with academic institutions, startups, and ZEISS departments globally. Act as a key point of contact for the Innovation Hub Chennai.

    • 3. Conduct innovation and market research :

  • Lead studies on emerging technologies and market trends. Identify customer needs and define solution concepts with interdisciplinary teams.

    • 4. Initiate and manage projects :

  • Drive the development of proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes. Manage internal and external partners to ensure knowledge transfer to ZEISS business units.

    • 5. Support technology and business transfer :

  • Facilitate the transition of innovative concepts into ZEISS business operations. Support internal venturing and incubation through structured proposals and business plans.

    • 6. Screen and evaluate startups :

  • Identify startups relevant to the Innovation Hub's focus areas. Propose collaboration or investment opportunities aligned with ZEISS strategy.

    • 7. Foster innovation culture :

  • Promote a 'together we go far' and 'just do it' mindset within teams. Encourage creativity, agile collaboration, and cross-border innovation practices.

    • Education requirements / Experience / Job Specifications

    1. Education / Professional Certification

  • University degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • MBA, PhD, M Tech or equivalent experience mandatory

    • 2. Experience

  • 3–4 years of professional experience in consulting, innovation management, or venturing after academic education, 8 to 10 years of experience overall
  • Experience in coordinating cross-functional and external teams

    • 3. Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Familiarity with tools like CRM software, Miro, Power BI, SharpCloud
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Hands-on, collaborative mindset with perseverance in idea development
  • Fluent in English

    • 4. Working conditions & Other Attributes.

  • Based at IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai (on-site)
  • Local candidates preferred, hybrid work to be discussed for exceptionally suitable outstation candidates.
  • Dynamic, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Occasional domestic and international travel.

    • Skills Required

    Power Bi, crm software, MIRO

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