Head of Innovation Delivery & Business Intelligence (f/m/d)

We are seeking to recruit a **Head of Innovation Delivery and Business Intelligence (f/m/d)** for our Global Research & Development and Innovation (GRDI) department.The Head of Innovation Delivery and Business Intelligence plays a central role **in shaping, steering, and accelerating Heidelberg Materials’ Group Innovation Strategy**. The position is accountable for translating strategic priorities into disciplined execution across a portfolio of high impact innovation initiatives, spanning short-, mid-, and long- term market horizons.This is a **leadership role** suited for a professional with a **strong strategic mindset and hands‐on delivery experience**, who has experience at the **intersection of innovation, analytics, and complex stakeholder environments**. It combines portfolio management, insight generation, and organizational influence, with direct exposure to Group leadership and external partners.In this position you lead **a team of 4–8 professionals**, including oversight of startup and ecosystem engagements, and act as a trusted partner to Senior Leaders across R&D, Innovation, Operations, and Corporate functions.The position is based in **Leimen,** near our headquarters in **Heidelberg, Germany**, and reports to the position Vice President of Global R&D and Innovation.**YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE****Innovation Portfolio Leadership & Execution*** **Lead and steer the Group Innovation portfolio** across short-, mid-, and long- term market horizons, ensuring alignment with the Group Innovation Strategy* **Provide fact-based decision support** for innovation initiatives leveraging market, regulatory, supply chain, and IP insights and proactively disseminate relevant insights across the Group* **Ensure disciplined execution** of innovation initiatives, including timely delivery and clear accountability* **Drive portfolio prioritization and resource allocation** through structured review and decision cycles* **Enable efficient collaboration** across internal and external stakeholders and deliver concise, decision relevant updates to senior management**Team Leadership & Capability Building*** **Lead and develop a team** of 4–8 professionals, fostering a performance oriented and collaborative culture* **Set priorities, coach** structured problem-solving **and ensure capability** building aligned with future needs**Startup & Ecosystem Engagement*** **Oversee startup collaborations and innovation ecosystem partnership**s, ensuring strategic fit, scalability, and business impact* **Collaborate** with startups, technology and service providers, academic partners, and domain experts to identify opportunities, manage risks, and enable knowledge transfer* **Maintain an insight** on significant developments within the sector, and disseminate knowledge within the Group in a timely manner**Innovation Culture & External Representation*** **Strengthen the organization’s innovation culture** through high-visibility initiatives such as innovation challenges and hackathons* **Represent Heidelberg Materials** in relevant industry forums and associations, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders**Governance & Financial Oversight*** **Own and continuously evolve a robust performance and governance framework** for R&D and innovation initiatives* **Lead requirements** related to research grants, public funding and other financial incentives, including R&D tax schemes* **Design, maintain, and refine best‐in‐class reporting tools and dashboards** for innovation projects, covering resource allocation, budgets, spend tracking, and personnel time* **Oversee contractual topics**, including IP management and competition law**YOUR PROFILE*** **University degree** in Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation, Engineering, Science or related field; advanced degree to be considered most positively* Proven experience in **innovation management, strategy execution, or complex project delivery,** organizational planning, ideally in a corporate or consulting environment; experience with using state-of-the-art digital tools for innovation management will be seen as a plus* Demonstrated ability to **translate market signals, technical insights, and operational complexity** into strategic decisions and an innovation portfolio* Outstanding **stakeholder management and influencing skills**, with confidence engaging senior executives and leaders across diverse functions* **High analytical rigor** combined with a bias for impact and action* Proven ability to work **fluently in English**, additional languages are an advantage* **Strong communication and presentation skills**, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly to diverse audiences* **Comfortable navigating complex, ambiguous environments and aligning multiple interests** across regions and functions* Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 5-10%)**OUR OFFER**We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:* **Flexible working time** models with up to **50% remote working** within Germany* **30 vacation days** plus additional special vacation days* **Attractive compensation** with **profit share/bonus**, **Christmas,** and **vacation** **payment*** Multiple **learning** **& development** options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development program* **JobTicket, JobBike** and further **special conditions and discounts** for e.g., gyms* **Company fitness room**, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns* Individual onboarding with **buddy program** as well as various **networking initiatives** (Network of Women, International Network etc.)* **Modern office** building in Leimen, close to vineyards, featuring **ergonomic desks and height‐adjustable workstations*** **Subsidized on‐site canteen** offering a variety of meal options* **Free on‐site parking** for cars and bicycles, with charging options available... and much more.
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