International Innovation Manager (all genders)

KEBA AG; Linz; Vor Ort; EUR 41.637 - 49.874; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexitime

Home office

Health & fitness programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

KEBA AG in Linz is looking for an International Innovation Manager to monitor global trends in AI and automation, facilitate cross-regional knowledge sharing, and support innovation projects. Candidates should hold a degree in Business or Engineering and possess 2-5 years of experience in innovation or technology. The role offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, a starting salary of EUR 4,100 gross per month, and various employee benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 2–5 years of experience in innovation, technology, or business development.
• Basic knowledge of the Chinese market.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Monitor global trends and technologies, particularly in AI and automation.
• Collaborate with external partners and support innovation projects.
• Act as an interface to the Chinese subsidiary.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interest in AI

Understanding of intercultural collaboration

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

International Innovation Manager (all genders)

• Monitor global trends and technologies, particularly in AI, industrial automation, and smart manufacturing (focus on China/Asia)
• Identify and support evaluation of new business and innovation opportunities
• Collaborate with external partners such as startups, tech companies, and research institutions
• Support and coordinate open innovation projects and pilot initiatives in AI and automation
• Act as an interface to the Chinese subsidiary, ensuring alignment and effective communication
• Facilitate cross-regional knowledge sharing and best practices
• Assist in organizing innovation workshops, pilot programs, and partner collaboration

How you convince us

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Innovation Management, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in innovation, technology, or business development
• Interest in AI, industrial automation, and digital transformation
• Understanding of open innovation and external collaboration models
• Basic knowledge of the Chinese market and intercultural collaboration
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus

Is flexible working important to you?

We offer flexitime, home office, and a family‑friendly corporate culture. In addition, we at KEBA work agilely, role‑based, and self‑organized, far from rigid hierarchies. More about our KEBA DNA.

Do you desire meaning and a long‑term perspective?

We offer you a good start with our onboarding program and promote your personal and professional development through a wide range of training and further education opportunities (internal and external training in hard and soft skills, leadership program, etc.). You can expect exciting tasks with a lot of scope for design, responsibility, and the implementation of your ideas in future‑oriented industries in an international working environment.

Do you want a healthy balance?

Our offer of working time and time‑out models as well as an extensive program around health & fitness (including psychological care, mediation, and resilience program) makes it possible. An appreciative and team‑oriented corporate culture as well as feedback and joint resolution of tensions are the basis of our cooperation.

Is sustainability a concern for you?

Just like for us! We produce locally for local markets. Getting to work by public transport - no problem! Because KEBA is centrally located (near the beautiful Danube) and is ideally connected to public transport: tram and bus stop as well as the Mühlkreis train station are within walking distance. If you prefer to cycle, you will enjoy our service bike benefit.

Salary

You can expect an attractive and market‑compliant salary. The minimum salary on a full‑time basis is EUR 4,100.00 gross per month. Of course, we pay more – depending on your qualifications and professional experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package awaits you.

We offer you more than just a job: a building block for your future.

Let’s talk in the job interview about how you imagine your professional future and why KEBA is the right employer for it. If you like our way of working and you convince us of your expertise, a lot has already been achieved for a successful future cooperation.

About KEBA

At KEBA, we want to use our technologies to help people make their living and working environments easier – that is our mission. As an owner‑managed company, we have been developing and producing pioneering automation solutions for a wide range of areas for more than 55 years: From control systems for machines and robots to cash and parcel machines and charging stations for electric cars.

Our headquarter is located in beautiful Linz (Upper Austria) and we are also represented in 16 countries worldwide with more than 2,000 KEBAns.

At KEBA, we work in an agile, self‑organized and purpose‑driven way. You won’t find the classic management hierarchy with us – instead, the KEBA DNA: We offer you room for your skills and a meaningful job alongside passionate colleagues, with sustainable customer benefits in an innovative market.

At KEBA, we live equality and diversity. Our job advertisement is aimed at all interested parties.