Description

50Hertz is one of the four transmission system operators (TSO) in Germany. We transport electricity at extra-high voltage level. The company’s approximately 1,600 employees achieve something that until recently seemed impossible: advancing the energy transition at high speed while maintaining a high level of supply security. Together with the Belgian electricity grid operator Elia (Brussels), we form the inter­nationally active Elia Group. As a TSO, we take on a central moderating role in the realisation of the energy transition from a social, technical and economic perspective.

Open Innovation Manager (f/m/d)

  • Full time (37 hours per week)
  • Heidestraße 2, 10557 Berlin
  • From today
  • Permanent contract
  • Job ID: 8900

That’s what makes this job interesting for me: 50Hertz, as part of the Elia Group, is an important shaper of the energy transition. Within the innovation team, I have the opportunity to make a decisive contribution to identifying and integrating new technologies and innovation topics for the company. I also tap into external innovation networks to expand the innovation potential of the Elia Group.

My responsibilities:

  • Development and management of the Elia Group innovation network, including identification, evaluation and integration of suitable partner companies in coordination with the Elia Group innovation strategy and innovation project managers,
  • Act as an intermediary between external ecosystems and internal stakeholders to promote and accelerate innovation activities and knowledge advancement in the core business,
  • Effective implementation and anchoring of open innovation processes and tools (e.g. Trend Radar) in the innovation department and at the interface to core business units,
  • Establishment of KPI monitoring to evaluate the continuous performance and value creation of established and new collaborations,
  • Active communication of news from the network as well as best practices and representation of the Elia Group/50Hertz in relevant committees and consortia, e.g. ENTSO-E “Research, Development & Innovation Committee”,
  • Process optimization and integration of network management into the overarching innovation project portfolio management.

  • Degree in (business) engineering, economics, or another subject with a focus on innovation and/or entrepreneurship,
  • At least five years of experience in innovation management,
  • Experience in building open innovation networks,
  • Project management skills and track record of realized innovation projects,
  • Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with Blick utility company or network operator.

  • 37 hour week
  • Company pension
  • 30 days of holiday
  • Flexitime with a long-term time account
  • Fair remuneration and a wide range of social benefits
  • Supported personal development

Flexi Compass – see how flexible this job is:

  • Working hours per week: 37 hours (full time),
  • Flexible working hours and a long-term working time account supporting your work-life-balance,
  • The number of flex days is not limited,
  • No core working hours,
  • Mobile working, also from home, is possible.