Innovation Manager – Driving Impact Through Venture Clienting

GlassDollar; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity to lead high-impact projects

Engaging offsites

Collaborative and dynamic environment

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Innovation Manager to drive impactful projects by connecting startups with corporations across various industries. The role involves managing high-stakes projects, simplifying complex technologies, and fostering collaborations to create tangible business impacts. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, innovation experience, and a robust network in both corporate and startup sectors. Flexible work arrangements are offered, along with a competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing high-stakes projects in fast-paced sectors.
• Experience in venture clienting or corporate-startup partnerships is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact PoC projects connecting startups with corporations.
• Drive collaborations ensuring seamless communication among stakeholders.
• Track and evaluate PoC performance to create lasting value.

Skills

Persuasive communicator

Innovation experience

Strategic problem solver

Technologically savvy

Strong network

Venture Clienting expertise

Job description

Innovation Manager – Driving Impact Through Venture Clienting

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Hi there, we're GlassDollar. Our mission is to solve the most impactful innovation challenges of the 21st century by empowering corporations through systematic connections with startups that provide cutting-edge solutions. With our industry-leading OS, dream team, and extensive network, we thrive on these challenges. You’ll be turning corporate pain points into opportunities, shaping the future, one Proof-of-Concept (PoC) at a time.

Your Role

As an Innovation Manager, you will:

• Lead high-impact PoC projects, connecting startups with corporations in industries such as automotive, energy, finance, and manufacturing.
• Be a trusted advisor, translating startup solutions into tangible business impact for clients.
• Drive collaborations, ensuring seamless communication and alignment among stakeholders.
• Scout and recommend startup solutions using your technical skills and understanding of corporate needs.
• Leverage your network to scale successful partnerships and promote impactful solutions.
• Track and evaluate PoC performance to create lasting value for both corporations and startups.

What We’re Looking For

• Persuasive communicator: Able to simplify complex technologies and inspire stakeholders.
• Innovation experience: Proven success managing high-stakes projects, ideally in fast-paced or deep tech sectors.
• Strategic problem solver: Autonomous worker, juggling multiple projects, bringing creative solutions.
• Technologically savvy: Quick grasp of new technologies and their business applications.
• Strong network: Established relationships in the corporate and startup worlds.
• Venture Clienting expertise: Experience in venture clienting or corporate-startup partnerships is highly valuable.

We value diverse perspectives. If you meet 80% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and show us how your skills will add value to GlassDollar’s mission.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements, remote or on-site.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects with top clients.
• Engaging offsites, side quests, and personal interests.
• A collaborative, diverse, and dynamic environment fostering entrepreneurial spirit and bold ideas.

How to Apply

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