Innovation Manager
Planner of corporate innovations
Fields of activity | Innovation Manager
As an innovation manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing new products, processes, and technologies within companies. You’ll identify trends and opportunities, analyze the market and competitor, and evaluate the company's financial reports to generate new ideas and optimize existing structures.
Key aspects such as creativity, market needs, and cost-benefit analysis will be especially important in your role as an innovation manager. You’ll plan innovation projects from development through to implementation and monitor their success. In doing so, you’ll collaborate with various departments and partner companies, often leading cross-functional innovation teams.
Personal requirements | Innovation Manager
- Economic knowledge
- Leadership qualities and ability to work in a team
- Analytical thinking and organizational skills
- Creativity and openness
- Communicative skills
Path to the profession | Innovation Manager
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Take the testPotential jobs | Innovation Manager
As an innovation manager, you can work in a wide range of sectors, including industry, commerce, trade, and technology. After all, companies across all sectors need support in driving innovation to enhance their competitiveness and success. If you prefer working with different clients, you can also join a management consultancy or work independently as a freelance consultant.