Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide fasterinternet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As afamily-owned global technology group, we combine materialsexpertise and technological leadership to create the most diverseproducts, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. AboutHeraeus Precious Metals With more than 350 years of experience inprecious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world'sleading provider of innovative products and services, such asprecious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in awide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killerssuch as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceuticalingredients for the treatment of cancer. Our innovative strength isdriven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who workpassionately with our partners to develop pioneering andsustainable solutions. We are aware of our responsibility towardspeople and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our businessactivities. Aufgaben - In your role as Senior Manager (m/f/d)Innovation Management you will report directly to the ExecutiveVice President of Innovation Management at Heraeus Precious Metals,playing a pivotal role in managing and driving the company'sinnovation excellence on a "daily basis". - Furthermore, you willcontribute to HPMs concepts for innovation excellence, and you willsupport the derivation and further development of HPMs domains(focus applications). - Running the HPM Innovation projectmanagement office (steering, methods, project managementprinciples) and carrying out ideation workshops and acceleratorswill also be part of your responsibility. - You will take an activerole in the governance of innovation. - Additionally, you set upand drive multi / outside-Business Line innovation topics. - Last,but not least you manage technology scouting in the area newmarket / new technology, supported by business lines. Profil -Master in natural science, mathematics, informatics, orengineering, ideally with PhD - A solid understanding of businessmetrics, financial implications, and the ability to aligninnovation activities with business goals (ideally with MBA) -Expertise in leading organizational change and adapting to new waysof working - Strong ability to conduct market research, trendanalysis and technology landscape assessments to spot and evaluatenew opportunities quickly - Proficiency in project managementmethodologies to verse innovation projects from concept toimplementation as well as a sound understanding of innovationprocesses - Fluent in English and command of German language is ofhelp - Strong networking and leadership skills, effectivecommunication, and a passion for innovation, alongside a readinessto inspire teams and challenge the status quo Wir bieten - Excitingtasks – implement them with a high level of personal responsibilityin an ambitious environment with very good opportunities forfurther development. - Shaping sustainability – be part of theimplementation of our vision to become CO₂-neutral by 2025 -Inclusive corporate culture – we firmly believe that diversitymakes our organization more successful. We promote this, amongother things with specific targets, part-time/job-sharingmanagement positions, and training courses. - Attractivecompensation – in addition to a good pay package, you can expectextensive social benefits from a responsible family-owned company -And much more – mobile working, 30 vacation days or more, travelallowance for public transport, bicycle leasing, …