Junior Consultant, Tech Innovation & Strategy — Genova

RINA Piraeus Team; Genova; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Technology Innovation and Strategy Junior Consultant for our Genoa, Italy office. You will contribute to project delivery under guidance, performing data collection, desk research, and deliverable preparation while learning our methodologies in sustainability and business innovation.

The role involves analysis across technology scouting, market trends, supply chain optimization, and process improvements, supporting EU-funded projects and subsidy schemes.

Qualifications

• Previous internship or academic project experience in consulting, business analysis, process improvement, or related areas is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and ability to interpret business data.
• Familiarity with process mapping techniques (e.g., BPMN, flowcharts) and documentation.
• Understanding of emerging technologies and their business applications.
• Awareness of sustainability concepts, carbon footprint assessment, and environmental impact analysis is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Italian
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

• Technology scenario analysis, market analysis and trend identification, value chain analysis, technology scouting, KPI definition, benchmarking and implementation roadmaps
• Supply chain optimisation, supplier scouting and benchmarking
• Process optimisation
• Business Continuity Plan
• Support to subsidised finance schemes (e.g. IPCEI, Innovation Fund, PNRR) from application to compliance during the project execution phase
• EU-funded R&D projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, LIFE)

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

BPMN

English & Italian

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

RINA is seeking a Technology Innovation and Strategy Junior Consultant for our Genoa, Italy office. You will contribute to project delivery under guidance, performing data collection, desk research, and deliverable preparation while learning our methodologies in sustainability and business innovation.

The role involves analysis across technology scouting, market trends, supply chain optimization, and process improvements, supporting EU-funded projects and subsidy schemes.