Energy and Decarbonization Innovation Manager
The role of Energy and Decarbonization Innovation Manager at Innovation Hub Singapore will be responsible for driving energy and decarbonization innovation initiatives across Southeast Asia along the entire innovation process – from identifying innovation opportunities to facilitating partnerships and managing innovation projects.
This position reports disciplinary to the Head of Innovation Hub Singapore.
Within the region, the role will be responsible for identifying innovation opportunities and partners based on technology scouting, market analysis and relationship building with local innovators, such as start-ups, corporates, universities, and government agencies.
Internally, the role will engage internal stakeholders from Volkswagen Group and its brands, for strategic alignment, innovation pitches, partner negotiations, project financing, and project management.
Your Experience & Education:
- Experience in working at or for the automotive industry for more than 3 years, preferably at Volkswagen Group
- Working experience at both start-up companies and corporates
- Experienced in managing projects with multiple stakeholders, across organizations, geographies, and functional domains
- Project experience in venture investments, incubators, accelerators is an advantage
- Established relationships with major stakeholders in the innovation ecosystems in Singapore and Southeast Asia
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or its equivalent from a reputable higher education institution with strong technology background
Your Personal skills:
- Required fluent English, basic German is an advantage to communicate with HQ counterparts
- Strong communication and presentation skills, preferably experience in cross-culture environment
- Strong negotiator and team player
- Flexible, self-driven, creative thinker with execution capabilities
- Can-do mentality especially in fuzzy, high-risk, high-reward innovation projects
What we offer:
- A creative and innovative corporate culture that helps our employees thrive!
- Opportunity to learn and grow within the group
- Fast paced and dynamic working environment