(Senior) Principal Innovation Management (f/m/d)
NXP Semiconductors · Hamburg
Purpose of the role
Responsibility for owning NXP’s Innovation Management function by driving selected innovation initiatives, partnerships, and operational activities. This role plays a key part in translating strategy into execution and establishing a strong foundation for the team.
Your responsibilities
Drive innovation initiatives within defined ownership areas (e.g. startups, Long-Term Innovation programs, invention disclosures), ensuring execution and measurable impact
Support ecosystem engagement, including startup scouting, partnerships, and collaboration with universities and research institutions
Enable innovation governance and operations, including Innovation Boards, reporting, and coordination of key processes and stakeholders
Manage innovation projects end-to-end, from ideation and scoping to proof-of-concepts and scaling
Analyze market, technology, and ecosystem trends to generate insights and support strategic decision-making
Prepare high-quality materials, business cases, and presentations for senior stakeholders
Track and report on innovation KPIs, ensuring transparency and progress visibility across initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders
Requirements
Experience in innovation, strategy, consulting, R&D, or program management (≈5–12 years depending on level)
Strong execution and delivery mindset with the ability to manage initiatives end-to-end and drive outcomes
Ability to translate complex topics and trends into structured insights and actionable recommendations
Collaborative and influential working style across technical and business stakeholders
Strong prioritization skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Excellent communication skills, including clear storytelling and stakeholder alignment
High curiosity, learning agility, and interest in emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems
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