Open Innovation Program Manager

De Nora is a global provider of innovative technologies and solutions, and is recognized as a partner of choice for significant industrial electrochemical processes.

Overview

We are seeking an Open Innovation Program Manager who will play a pivotal role in steering the development and implementation of an innovation hub dedicated to startups. This 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. The role involves creating strategies and plans that align with the hub’s innovation goals and facilitating partnerships.

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 implementation of PoCs and innovation projects, coordinating both startups and internal stakeholders and overseeing the projects’ lifecycle.
• Manage program logistics, reporting, and documentation; implement metrics and evaluation tools to measure the success and impact of innovation initiatives.
• Assist in organizing startup bootcamps, hackathons, demo days, mentorship sessions, and startups-investors networking.

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

• Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Committed to prioritizing talent and making people feel respected and appreciated.
• Aim to attract individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.