Innovation manager

EIT Innovation Communities are designed as pan-European partnerships that bring together business, research centres and universities with the aim to tackle major societal challenges in areas with high innovation potential. To find out more, please visit www.eit.europa.eu
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) recently launched the building of the Innovation Community Manufacturing. EIT Manufacturing’s mission is to bring European manufacturing actors together in innovation ecosystems that add unique value to European products, processes, services – and inspire the creation of globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing. www.eitmanufacturing.eu
About the position
This Innovation Manager position at EIT Manufacturing CLC North will be responsible for facilitating and driving regional EIT Manufacturing (EITM) Innovation projects in countries of the Co-Location Centre (CLC) perimeter: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, UK, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. She/he will support the implementation of EIT Manufacturing’s Innovation Strategy on a European level. The Innovation Manager will also be in charge of monitoring and advising the EIT Manufacturing Projects (projects) portfolio assigned to her/him.
The position reports directly to the CLC Director and indirectly to the EIT Manufacturing Director of Innovation
Key Accountabilities:
• Contribute to the development of EIT Manufacturing and more specifically, the EIT Manufacturing Innovation Pillar
Collaborate with Innovation Managers in the Headquarters and the other five EIT Manufacturing Colocation Centers (CLCs) in Darmstadt/DE, Vienna/AU, Milan/IT, San Sebastian/ES and Athens/GE
Continuously improve the Innovation Strategy with members of the Innovation Team
Help curate AGORA, EIT Manufacturing’s Social Media and Open Innovation Platform
Continuously acquire and analyse knowledge from EIT Manufacturing target groups, assessing how well ongoing projects are succeeding in meeting target group needs



• Monitor a portfolio of EIT Manufacturing innovation projects, supporting their execution and development
Be EIT Manufacturing’s contact person for day-to-day interaction with Project Leaders
Participate in the remote or physical meetings of the Projects as appropriate
Regularly monitor the progress of Key Performance Indicators and collaborate with Project Leaders, to promote high impact projects and identify corrective actions
Support and facilitate the projects' financial sustainability mechanisms
Organise project review meetings, reviewing and assessing project deliverables and progress reports submitted by Project Leaders across Europe



• Represent the Innovation Pillar at CLC level
Take an active role liaising with CLC current and potential EIT-M members ensuring innovation needs from EITM external stakeholders are reflected in EITM innovation strategy
Mediate between EITM members and other CLCs to facilitate value-added project build-up
Take an active role in facilitating networking and community development in the CLC perimeter nations and liase across others CLCs



Qualifications:
• You hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent related to entrepreneurship, commerce, business management, finance AND/OR a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering Science. University or professional education related to the manufacturing sector and/or to environmental sustainability/circular economy is a clear plus.
• You have a strong track record on project management, tools for managing complex projects including financials, confirmed by relevant experiences in the technology sector
• You are fluent in English and preferably Swedish. Proficiency in additional European languages is a plus, especially in the languages of the CLC perimeter countries.
• You have a very good command of the Microsoft Office Tool Suite and web collaboration tools.


Skills:
• You have a proven ability to build cross-disciplinary alliances between industry,
public sector, research, education, and other stakeholders
• You have strong analytical capability and critical thinking
• You are creative, with innovative problem-solving skills
• You are commercially minded with a combination of business acumen and technological skills
• You have a strong sense of ownership with proven record of delivering results
• You combine strong communication, representation and negotiation skills
• You are proactive, independent and trustworthy
• You respect timelines and deadlines
• You enjoy working in matrix-organisations and multinational teams
• You show a can-do attitude and you are willing and eager to learn


Experience (strong plus):
• track record in program/project management and monitoring, especially managing innovation
• track record of operating open innovation and ideation platforms and social networks
• experience as Project Technical Advisor or Reviewer for EC funded projects
• expertise and experience in the manufacturing sector


We offer:
• a full-time, unlimited duration employment contract under Swedish labour law
• a start-up mindset, fast and flat processes, straight internal communication,
low hierarchies, and freedom to operate
• a friendly atmosphere within a dynamic team at modern and well-located office facilities


Location
The role location will be at EIT Manufacturing Co-Location Centre North, Gothenburg (Sweden).
Frequent travel within Europe can be expected.
Application
A complete application should consist of
(i) a full curriculum vitae,
(ii) a covering letter describing briefly how you meet the criteria outlined and your vision for the role

The application should be sent via e-mail to: admnorth@eitmanufacturing.eu with subject header “Innovation Manager CLC North”.
The application should be written in English.
Only complete applications will be evaluated.
Closing date is 13 November 2022. Review of applications will be ongoing as received.