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Strategic Innovator

Description

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We are looking for a Strategic Innovator to enrich our company with creative and forward-thinking ideas. As a Strategic Innovator, you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing innovative business models, products, and processes that differentiate our company in the market and ensure long-term success. You will analyze market trends, identify opportunities and risks, and work closely with various departments to develop and implement innovative solutions. Your role involves managing innovation projects from ideation to market launch, convincing stakeholders, and fostering an innovation-friendly corporate culture. You will use modern methods such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and agile working approaches to generate creative solutions and respond quickly to changes. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing innovation strategies aligned with corporate goals and supporting management in decision-making. You will regularly evaluate the success of innovation initiatives and adjust strategies as needed. Your goal is to position the company as a leader in its industry and ensure sustainable growth. You bring a high level of initiative, strong communication skills, and analytical thinking, and are able to convey complex issues clearly. If you are passionate about innovation and strategic development and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application.

Responsibilities

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  • Develop and implement innovative strategies
  • Analyze market trends and identify innovation potential
  • Lead and coordinate innovation projects
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Promote an innovation-friendly corporate culture
  • Present and communicate innovation results
  • Evaluate and optimize innovation processes
  • Support management in strategic decisions
  • Build networks with external innovation partners
  • Monitor competitor activities

Requirements

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  • Completed degree in business, innovation, engineering, or similar
  • Several years of professional experience in innovation management or a similar position
  • Experience with innovation methods such as Design Thinking or Lean Startup
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Initiative and assertiveness
  • Teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
  • Very good German and English skills
  • Experience in project management
  • Affinity for new technologies and trends

Potential interview questions

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  • What innovations have you successfully implemented?
  • How do you deal with resistance to new ideas?
  • Which methods do you use for idea generation?
  • How do you measure the success of innovation projects?
  • How do you promote collaboration between different departments?
  • What role does sustainability play in your innovation strategy?
  • How do you stay informed about current trends?
  • How do you convince stakeholders of a new idea?
  • What mistakes have you made in the innovation process and what did you learn?
  • How do you deal with uncertainties in innovation projects?