We are seeking an experienced Innovation Program Manager / Senior Project Manager to spearhead key initiatives within a strategic innovation program. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal sectors such as Development & Engineering (D&E) and IT, as well as external solution providers and suppliers. You will be responsible for the complete project lifecycle — from ideation and initiation through planning, execution, implementation, embedding, and closure.

Strategic Pillar Ownership

You will take charge of one or more strategic pillars, including:

• Robotics
• Make & Augmented Reality
• Test & Advanced Analytics
• Logistics & IIoT Together with the Project Manager, you will be fully accountable for these strategic pillars — from ideation to successful implementation and integration within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation & Planning

• Define project setup, including problem statement, objectives, scope, and governance.
• Develop high-level and detailed project plans.
• Manage projects based on scope, time, and cost.
• Align stakeholders across various workstreams, factories, and business sectors.

Execution & Delivery

• Define factory requirements across different workstreams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Collaborate with D&E, IT, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Drive the development of innovative solutions and products.
• Establish test criteria and target objectives.
• Validate solutions through pilots, including shop floor testing.
• Facilitate industrialization and full-scale implementation following customer acceptance.

Closure & Benefits Realization

• Organize releases and volume transfers within or across factories.
• Ensure successful handover and integration of solutions into the organization.
• Drive benefit realization and ensure tangible business value is acknowledged by internal customers.

Innovation & Roadmap Development

• Identify opportunities to scale existing innovation topics across multiple factories.
• Explore new applications and develop clear COMPANY use cases.
• Contribute to and drive the innovation roadmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong experience in project management, innovation, technology, engineering, manufacturing, or digital transformation.
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional, and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to take ownership and drive initiatives from idea to implementation and integration.
• Experience with one or more of the strategic technology areas is highly desirable: Robotics, Augmented Reality, Advanced Analytics, IIoT, or Logistics.

VISA sponsorship is available for selected international candidates. Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply or share their profiles at careers@i2d.consulting.