Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

GHARAGE Vision Hub is looking for a highly motivated Innovation Manager (m/w/d) to join our team anytime soon. Are you passionate about creating the future, disruptive technologies and emerging trends? Then join our dynamic team!

• You develop and implement innovation strategies, identify and evaluate new technologies and trends to drive innovation
• You lead and manage innovation projects in their full scope, coordinate cross-functional teams and keep an overview even in stressful phases to ensure project milestones are met
• You conduct comprehensive research on industry trends, new technologies, market dynamics, socio-economic shifts and human behavior to identify opportunities for innovation
• You collaborate with our diverse teams to develop new concepts, products and services
• You build relationships with internal and external key stakeholders, and present innovation initiatives and progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• You foster a culture of innovation within the Vision Hub team, encourage innovative and creative thinking, while keeping updated on relevant literature and studies to enhance the quality and depth of research efforts

• You are a highly motivated, proactive and forward-thinking individual with an innovative mindset and a curious attitude towards visionary trends, human insights, emerging technologies and change
• You have at least three years of relevant professional experience in innovation management or consultancies managing projects with a focus on innovation and technologies or a comparable area
• You manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining efficiency with very high standards in quality and accuracy
• You drive innovation by keeping up to date with industry trends, latest technologies and human insights
• Ideally, you have experience in building visionary narratives and concepts for innovative projects in retail, at airports or in a comparable environment
• You have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex quantitative as well as qualitative information
• You are a strong communicator and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to convince external and internal stakeholders
• You create expressive presentations and present them compellingly in German and English.
• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field, a master’s degree is welcome
• Proficiency in research methodologies, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

• A great opportunity to steer the operations of multiple competencies
• A fantastic chance to take the journey from a small business to the next level
• The chance to help to shape the future of travel and retail
• An entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies built on trust and respect
• Team events and offsites where we regularly exchange ideas and build connections with colleagues who share our passion for creativity and innovation
• Competitive compensation and 30 vacation days per year

We are aware that not everyone can fulfill all requirements, but if you felt a tingling sensation while reading the job ad and are confident that you can do it. In that case, we look forward to receiving your application!