Ecosystem & Innovation Lead, Mobility Partnerships

Automotive Campus; Helmond; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension contributions

holiday allowance

laptop and phone

electric lease car

Job summary

The Automotive Campus in Helmond is seeking a Manager Ecosystem & Innovation to lead a vibrant ecosystem around mobility, AI, testing, software and data. You will connect companies, startups, universities and government to turn ideas into real projects and partnerships.

You join the Management Team, shaping strategy, results, and budget while building a strong campus community. The role is 32–40 hours per week, with a one-year contract and potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant work experience in an environment where an ecosystem was built to test, validate and accelerate innovations, preferably related to mobility and/or energy and/or system integration.
• experience supporting, investing in and further developing startups and scale-ups.
• experience building and maintaining national and international networks.
• an affinity with technological innovations, challenges and environments.
• excellent communication skills in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Build a lively campus ecosystem around mobility, energy and related technologies and connect diverse stakeholders.
• Develop programs, events, partnerships and living labs to bring ideas to life.
• Turn strategic themes into concrete activities and projects that foster knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Be part of the Management Team, with responsibility for strategy, results, budget, stakeholder management and team development within your domain.

Skills

Networking

Entrepreneurial mindset

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Startup ecosystem experience

Job description

The Automotive Campus in Helmond is seeking a Manager Ecosystem & Innovation to lead a vibrant ecosystem around mobility, AI, testing, software and data. You will connect companies, startups, universities and government to turn ideas into real projects and partnerships.

You join the Management Team, shaping strategy, results, and budget while building a strong campus community. The role is 32–40 hours per week, with a one-year contract and potential for permanence.