Innovation Manager Jobs

The job description for an innovation manager typically includes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Managing innovation projects: The innovation manager oversees the development and implementation of new ideas and products, managing the process from ideation to launch.
• Researching industry trends: The innovation manager stays up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies to identify potential opportunities for innovation.
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration: The innovation manager works closely with different departments within the organization to identify areas for collaboration and facilitate communication and cooperation between teams.
• Identifying and managing partnerships: The innovation manager identifies and manages partnerships with other organizations.
• Developing and maintaining an innovation culture: The innovation manager promotes and maintains a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging employees to come up with new ideas and fostering an environment of creativity and experimentation.
• Implementing best practices: The innovation manager stays up-to-date with the latest best practices in innovation and implements them within the organization to drive success.
• Communicating progress: The innovation manager communicates progress and results to senior management, stakeholders, and other relevant parties, providing regular updates on the status of innovation projects.
• Developing and implementing strategies for innovation: The innovation manager is responsible for creating and implementing a strategy for innovation within the organization, including identifying areas for potential growth and improvement.
• Managing the innovation budget: The innovation manager is responsible for managing the budget allocated for innovation, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.

The Best Fit Candidate’s Profile

• Has an excellence analytical and strategic thinking which can connect the needs of the business and capabilities.
• High integrity and visionary.
• Holding graduate in Chemical Engineering from top tier University; holding master degree in same field or business will be an added value.
• Posses good communication skills, and continuous learning mindset
• Has minimum 10 years experiences in R&D, Manufacturing or similar roles in Oleochemical downstream or surfactant processing plant.

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