Innovation Manager

CS & Clarks; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

CS & Clarks is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager in Jeddah to lead strategy and coordinate cross-functional teams.

You will drive market research, develop prototypes, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of innovation.

The role requires 7+ years of experience and fluency in English; Arabic is a plus. The organization offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in innovation management or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing innovation projects.
• Strong understanding of market research, product development, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Innovation Strategy: Develop and implement innovation strategies that align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Project Management: Lead and manage innovation projects from conception to implementation.
• Research and Development: Conduct market research to identify customer needs and emerging trends.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and support for innovation initiatives.
• Culture of Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the organization.
• Budget Management: Manage the innovation budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure innovation activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

Innovation Strategy

Project Management

Research

Collaboration

Leadership

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Innovation Management, Engineering, or related)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

InnovationStrategy:

• Develop and implement innovationstrategies that align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new businessopportunities, market trends, and technological advancements.

ProjectManagement:

• Lead and manage innovation projectsfrom conception to implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams toensure project milestones and objectives are met.

Research andDevelopment:

• Conduct market research to identifycustomer needs and emerging trends.
• Develop prototypes and pilotprograms to test new ideas and concepts.

StakeholderEngagement:

• Collaborate with internal andexternal stakeholders to gather insights and support for innovationinitiatives.
• Communicate progress and outcomes ofinnovation projects to senior management.

Culture ofInnovation:

• Foster a culture of creativity andinnovation within the organization.
• Encourage and support employees ingenerating and developing new ideas.

BudgetManagement:

• Manage the innovation budget toensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Monitor expenses and ensureadherence to budgetary guidelines.

Complianceand Risk Management:

• Ensure innovation activities complywith relevant regulations and standards.
• Identify and mitigate risksassociated with innovation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BusinessAdministration, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related field;Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience ininnovation management or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfullymanaging innovation projects.
• Strong understanding of marketresearch, product development, and project management.
• Excellent leadership, communication,and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge ofArabic is a plus.

Skills

• Innovation Strategy:Ability to develop andimplement effective innovation strategies.
• Project Management:Expertise in leading andmanaging innovation projects.
• Research:Proficiency in conductingmarket research and developing prototypes.
• Collaboration:Strong stakeholder engagementand communication skills.
• Leadership:Ability to foster a culture ofinnovation and lead cross-functional teams.
• Budget Management:Experience in managing budgetsand resource allocation.

Notes

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