CEO

LHH; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational technology solutions company is seeking a Head of Innovation in Asturias, Spain. The candidate will lead innovation strategy and technological development, focusing on emerging technologies and project delivery. Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering leadership is required. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to drive innovation in industrial technology, ensuring alignment with global trends.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading engineering teams and technology development.
• Expertise in digitalisation and efficiency with smart sensors and AI.
• Experience in transforming ideas into viable projects with returns.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the innovation strategy and technological development.
• Ensure project delivery on time, within budget, maximizing business value.
• Promote a culture of cross-organisational innovation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Engineering development

Innovation strategy

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Emerging technologies assessment

Commercial impact translation

Descripción del empleo

From LHH Executive Search, we are looking for our client, a multinational leader in industrial technology solutions, to appoint the Head of Innovation, based in Asturias. The mission will be to lead the innovation strategy and technological development in Spain, driving the identification and evaluation of new technologies through proof of concept, ensuring alignment with sector macro trends and the global technology roadmap.

Ensure project delivery on time, within budget and scope, maximising immediate business value and potential for future developments.

Promote a culture of cross‑organisational innovation, exploring disruptive technologies and their application in the industry.

Maintain and expand strategic relationships with the research and entrepreneurial community, representing the company on advisory boards and innovation forums.

Identify and attract engineering talent, leading a highly motivated team and collaborating with global partners to drive strategic projects.

Ability to identify and assess emerging technologies (AI, sensors, predictive maintenance, digital twins).

Experience in transforming ideas into viable projects with clear economic return.

Expertise in digitalisation and efficiency: use of smart sensors for remote maintenance and integration of AI and machine learning for process optimisation.

Ability to monetise digital platforms and turn data into value.

Knowledge of systems architecture, IoT, connectivity and digital platforms.

Experience in global projects and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to translate technology into commercial impact.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading engineering teams and technology development projects.

Broad knowledge of engineering disciplines, especially sensor systems, automation and manufacturing.

Experience in project management, ideation and leadership of research teams.

LHH Executive | Head of Innovation