Innovation Manager

Averis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Averis, a leading engineering and project company in the palm oil industry, is seeking an Innovation Lead to drive ideation through execution across EPC projects. You will oversee opportunities, technologies, and trends to spur growth, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver transformative initiatives.

Join a dynamic team focused on advancing innovative strategies, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of creative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in innovation management, product development, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the innovation process from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, technologies, and trends to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative strategies and projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and problem-solving across the organization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including startups, academic institutions, and industry experts.
• Monitor and report on the progress of innovation initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the innovation budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize impact.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance the innovation capabilities of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Innovation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About The Company

A leading engineering & project company in palm business. Our businesses are mainly EPC projects on latest version of commercial palm oil processing plants in upstream and downstream businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the innovation process from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.


• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, technologies, and trends to drive growth and competitive advantage.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative strategies and projects.


• Foster a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and problem-solving across the organization.


• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including startups, academic institutions, and industry experts.


• Monitor and report on the progress of innovation initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.


• Manage the innovation budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize impact.


• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance the innovation capabilities of team members.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.


• Proven experience in innovation management, product development, or a similar role.


• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends.


• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.