Innovation and Technology Lead

Apleona GmbH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation firm is seeking an Innovation and Technology Lead in Dublin. This role involves evaluating industry trends, leading innovation programs, and managing an innovation roadmap. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in a similar position. Strong project management skills and strategic thinking are essential for this full-time, permanent position. The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:30.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to align innovation with business goals.
• Excellent project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate industry trends and forecast requirements for new business opportunities.
• Introduce new technology and products that improve efficiency.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate innovation pipeline effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional team leadership

Project management

Ideation and concept development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design, Technology, or related fields

Master’s (MBA, MS Innovation, Design Thinking, or similar)

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Title Innovation and Technology Lead
• Advert Text

  We are looking for an Innovations and Technology Lead to join Apleona team in Dublin area.

  Working pattern: Monday- Friday from 09:00-17:30

  Full-time, Permanent

  Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate industry trends and forecast requirements for new business opportunities.
  • Introduce new technology and products that improve efficiency
  • Build and manage an innovation roadmap, identifying short-, medium-, and long-term opportunities.
  • Lead innovation programs, pilots, and experimentation initiatives across departments.
  • Work within the ISO 56002:2019 Innovation Management framework to implement, maintain and improve systems for the business.
  • Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations through clear presentations and storytelling.
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate innovation pipeline effectiveness.
  • Measure outcomes, impact, and ROI of innovation initiatives
  • Report on findings and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

  Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design, Technology, or related fields
  • Master’s (MBA, MS Innovation, Design Thinking, or similar) is preferred but not required
  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to align innovation with business goals
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
  • Strong ideation and concept development
  • Excellent Project management experience

  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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