Innovation Manager Firenze

Innovation Manager
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

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Posting Date: 9 Jan 2025

City: Genova

Location: Genova, IT, 16128 Roma, IT, 144

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Global Strategic Initiatives

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Innovation Manager to join its office in Genoa or Florence, Italy within the Global Strategic Initiatives Division.

MissionDrive sustainable growth and innovation within the company by identifying, evaluating, and implementing strategies that mitigate climate risks and leverage emerging trends.

The role bridges external innovation ecosystems and internal stakeholders, supporting the company's transformation toward more sustainable practices.

Through startup scouting, investment analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, the consultant will develop solutions that align with corporate goals, enhance resilience to environmental disruptions, and ensure long-term business success in a changing global landscape.

Key AccountabilitiesThe resource will:

Analyse financial reports and identify and evaluate new business models. Prepare reports for company management and top leadership. Interface with VC investment Funds analyzing financial aspects of corporate investments. Represent a bridge between external partners and an innovative ecosystem and internal key stakeholders and leadership. Identify market trends and customer needs to transfer these into innovations and business opportunities to be integrated into the company. Research, visualize, and validate ideas, developing implementation strategies within the company processes. Support the executive management board in developing, sharpening, and implementing our growth strategy through interaction and integration of new technologies. Dialogue and create strategic connections with business units and related stakeholders, identifying business needs and trends. Conduct workshop sessions and set up critical processes to collect and evaluate ideas and crucial support from all levels of the organization. Manage startup scouting to propose new partnerships and investments, conducting company analysis, pre-due diligence, and due diligence involving and cooperating with business units. Deliver startup engagement (access to market, access to finance, coaching, and mentoring) cross-matching with corporate goals to generate sustainable revenues for the corporate. Engage with innovation ecosystems: developing company strategic goals by engaging relevant stakeholders from the local and international innovation ecosystem, e. g. , research institutions, trade organizations, accelerators, and national and regional business support organizations. Scan the environment for emerging trends, technologies, and potential disruptions, interacting with start-ups' founders, Investment Funds, Accelerators, and Incubators. Select potential targets, identify the critical risks associated with the investment, and develop a risk mitigation plan with company management as part of a potential investment. Cooperate with the M&A team, finance, and legal functions to conduct and finalize the DD process, determine the deal's viability, and review the management team, market potential, the product or service (and the need it meets), and the business model. Operate with creativity and business acumen, driving initiatives that cultivate an innovation-friendly culture and streamline the execution of new ideas. Support the further development of our network by organizing and participating in innovation events. EducationMaster's Degree in Economics or Engineering General.

QualificationsProven experience in the innovation ecosystem (VC, investment funds, CVC, corporates, etc.

). A purpose-driven mindset to gradually take ownership of projects. Intercept business models and capacity to develop business for both startups and established companies. Innovative and creative approach, enthusiasm, and assertiveness. Interest in trends and innovations, as well as an affinity for new technologies. Creative thinking and risk-taking within the organization. International and multidimensional environments work experience. Significant experience in transversal roles, interacting with people from multiple backgrounds. With over 5, 600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player that provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision, and vendor inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas.

We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.

We are also compliant with the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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