Global VP of Innovation & New Business Labs

OPmobility SE

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 350,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

OPmobility SE in the United States seeks a high-impact Group Vice President of Innovation to steer Advanced Innovation, Open Innovation and New Business Labs globally. You will shape the technology roadmap, identify growth opportunities and lead cross-regional partnerships with startups, universities and venture networks.

You will drive governance, portfolio mgmt and KPIs while aligning with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Innovation Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
Advanced degree (MBA, Executive MBA, MSc, PhD) highly valued.
Strong understanding of emerging technologies, industrial systems and business strategy.
15+ years of progressive experience in Innovation, R&D, Technology Strategy, Product Development or Business Development.
Proven experience leading innovation portfolios within an international industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Define and continuously update the Group Innovation Strategy.
Develop, maintain and release the Product Technology Roadmap.
Identify strategic technology domains and future growth opportunities.
Translate market, societal and technology trends into innovation priorities.
Lead the New Business Labs framework across regions.
Explore opportunities beyond traditional automotive markets.
Structure and manage innovation opportunity portfolios.
Support creation of new business models and adjacent growth opportunities.
Build partnerships with startups, universities, research centers, venture capital firms and innovation networks.
Lead technology scouting activities.
Develop collaborative innovation programs and proof-of-concept initiatives.
Maximize value from strategic memberships and innovation ecosystems.
Organize internal and external innovation events to create visibility of groups innovation activities.
Govern the Innovation Pipeline.
Manage project gate reviews and investment decisions.
Monitor innovation KPIs and portfolio performance.
Ensure proper resource allocation and prioritization.
Prepare and facilitate Innovation Board reviews.
Coordinate innovation activities with Business Groups and corporate functions.
Ensure alignment between innovation programs and Group strategic plan.
Provide executive reporting to CODIR and Group leadership.
Lead Advanced Innovation, Open Innovation and New Business Labs teams.
Develop innovation competencies across the organization.
Foster an entrepreneurial and experimentation mindset.
Build a strong global innovation community.