Manager for Innovation Advisory

Civitta; Porto; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading consultancy firm in Porto is seeking a Manager for Innovation Advisory. The role involves developing innovation strategies, leading programs, and conducting market research. Candidates must have a Master's degree and over 3 years of experience in relevant fields, along with excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic working environment.

Serviços

Performance and salary reviews twice a year

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

International offsite trips

Fun team activities

Qualificações

• 3+ years of work experience in business development, management consulting, or related fields.
• Excellent English and Portuguese language skills.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and social impact.

Responsabilidades

• Develop business and innovation strategies for startups, corporates, or universities.
• Design and lead innovation programs and startup acceleration programs.
• Scout for investable startups with high growth potential.
• Conduct market research and business analysis.

Conhecimentos

Business development

Innovation management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Innovation Management or a relevant field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Ready to embark on a journey of opportunity? Join a team of 750+ employees in 20+ countries in the first consultancy originating from CEE. We bring together digital and advisory as an international collaboratory where every talent can shine, every employee can become a partner, and every partner can become a shareholder. We are explorers at heart, powered by diversity, passionate for growth and united by integrity by our core organizational values.

Want to be the driving force behind forward-thinking transformations in companies and societies? Join our innovation & funding team and become the catalyst for future economies! We help governments nurture innovation communities and ecosystems, universities conduct state-of-the-art research and commercialise R&D, corporations innovate, start-ups and SMEs grow, get funded, and scale. If you're ready to shape the future of innovative companies and start-ups and foster economic growth by attracting investment initiatives, dive into our world of leading Accelerator programs. Let\'s pioneer the way forward together! Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as a Manager for Innovation Advisory in Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and innovation strategies for startups, corporates, or universities
• Design and lead innovation programs and startup acceleration programs
• Scout for investable startups with high growth potential
• Sustain and develop a network of innovation experts, investors, and partners
• Conduct market research and business analysis of different industries
• Facilitate open innovation activities that nurture the local innovation ecosystem
• Develop convincing funding and investment proposals for our clients
• Design and lead workshops on corporate innovation, design thinking, etc.
• Guide the internal team and manage multiple stakeholders
• Lead effective discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Share ideas and experience with colleagues

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Innovation Management, or a relevant field
• 3+ years of work experience in business development, management consulting, startups, accelerators, incubators or related fields
• Excellent English and Portuguese language skills
• Passion about innovation, technology, and social impact – interest in sustainability, smart cities, healthcare, etc.
• Strong business analytical skills, ability to manage the unknowns and accept challenges with a bold and hands-on attitude
• A convincing communication style and public speaking skills – able to formulate opinions with arguments and confidence
• Thrive in a team, but also independent thinker – teamwork is crucial to our success both locally and internationally

Benefits

• Performance and salary reviews twice a year to support fast professional growth
• Professional growth opportunities in an international company with regular training and experience sharing
• Exciting projects and close collaboration with companies at the forefront of trends and innovations
• Flexible working hours
• Supporting environment and experienced colleagues
• International offsite trips to new locations with the whole team from Europe
• Fun activities with the team and creative ways to celebrate life together