Technology & Innovation Manager (m/f/x)

Location: Aachen, Germany, Düsseldorf, Germany
Business Unit: Corporate Unit

Your tasks

Act as ambassador for cutting-edge technologies and innovation opportunities that are still too new for the Product Lifecycle Process (PLC)
Develop new business opportunities, define concepts and ways to test out innovative technologies, e.g. by implementing minimal viable products with customers and partners
Ability to use existing building blocks creatively and efficiently (Open Source, Cloud Provider functionality, low code, etc.) and to combine them into solutions as PoCs or MVPs
Co-responsible to identify new target profit pools and develop technological vision and drive
Collect information, prepare concepts, and drive the implementation of proof of concepts (POC) or minimal viable product (MVP), ideally together with Utimaco customers or partners for such novel topics
Measure POC/ MVP results and bring to decision if Utimaco continues with the topic
For POCs that show promising measurable results: Prepare the topic to the point that it can be handed over to product management to follow the PLC
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies and software development best practices

Professional experience in technical leadership and technology development processes

Passion for innovation and new perspectives from diverse technology backgrounds and areas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both German and English
Attitude, customer centric mindset, true team player mentality
Proven ability to develop new business, with track record of exceeding individual/team quotas
Enthusiastic, energetic, personable, maintain a positive attitude in all circumstances
Your ability to think creatively, a high level of commitment and self-motivated is extremely pronounced
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills, capable of reducing complexity and delivering results

An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by a constructive and cooperative environment
Many learning opportunities to deepen your skillset and to support your professional growth
Personal coverage by a travel health insurance, a private accident insurance and a company pension plan
Access to specific education programs for professional and personal growth
Flexible working hours and the option to work mobile, independent time management
Challenging tasks and close cooperation with a competent team
A dynamic company where teamwork and relationship management are very important

Then we look forward to receiving a meaningful application stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.