Open Innovation Program Manager

De Nora is an Italian multinational company, listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange, a global provider of innovative technologies and solutions.

Overview

This role is central to fostering a collaborative environment where new ideas thrive and transformative projects are cultivated. The role is integral to driving forward the company’s mission of innovation and growth, ensuring that the hub remains a beacon of creativity and excellence and leads De Nora to a more structured engagement of functions and business units in open innovation projects

What you will do

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of startup selection, incubation and acceleration initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating high-potential startups, conducting due diligence, and maintaining strong relationships with founders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, corporate partners, mentors, and investors to drive industrial innovation and startup integration programs forward.
• Facilitate the seamless implementation of PoCs and innovation projects, coordinating both startups and internal stakeholders and overseeing the projects’ lifecycle
• Conduct analysis on emerging trends in digital innovation, deep tech and cleantech.
• Manage program logistics, reporting, and documentation; implement metrics and evaluation tools to measure the success and impact of innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Innovation Management, or related fields.
• Project Management: Minimum three years of demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, preferably within digital innovation or startup environments.

Culture & Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride of our diverse and inclusive environment.
• We aim to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, who will enhance the quality of our products and services and contribute to the Group’s success.
• We are committed to prioritize talent, make people feel respected, appreciated, and free to fully express their potential.