Strategic Market & Innovation Intelligence Specialist (all genders welcome)

Strategic Market & Innovation Intelligence Specialist (all genders welcome)

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — thyssenkrupp Forged Tech GmbH

Type of contract:

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent

Experience level: Professionals

Remote work: Hybrid

Job field:

Job field: General Management

Status:

Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and driving innovation in a global industrial environment? At thyssenkrupp, you will play a key role in shaping strategic decisions and exploring new business opportunities. Join us to lead market intelligence and innovation activities that define the future of our industry.

You will

• Lead global market intelligence activities to identify technological trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive threats, acting as a key interface between Sales teams and digitalization functions.
• Develop and maintain market and technology models to forecast industry developments and assess risks in close collaboration with our eight plants worldwide.
• Drive research & innovation initiatives , scanning global megatrends and evaluating their impact on our business and technology roadmap.
• Analyze new business potentials and contribute to idea generation , cross-functional collaboration, and innovation-based value creation, including identifying new methodologies and digital solutions.
• Organize and facilitate R&I workshops and events , ensuring alignment, ideation, and prioritization of innovation topics, and support status meetings to track opportunities and progress.
• Scout technologies and trends at trade fairs and industry events, translating findings into strategic recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality reports and dashboards to support strategic steering and innovation governance.

Your profile

You bring

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or Economics.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in an industrial business environment (e.g., trainee programs, first professional roles, or internships).
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills , proven in data collection, analysis, and documentation using digital tools.
• A passion for technology and innovation , combined with strategic thinking.
• An independent and detail-oriented working style , ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Fluency in English and German and willingness to work in a highly international environment.
• Extensive development opportunities through global talent management and tailored qualification programs via our thyssenkrupp Academy.
• Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week for a better work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package under the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry NRW, including 30 days of vacation, additional special leave (e.g., for relocation or marriage), vacation pay, and annual bonuses.
• Excellent company pension scheme (Kombipakt) a modern, employer-subsidized plan with attractive interest rates.
• Modern, open workspace in a central location in Essen with a healthy and varied subsidized canteen.
• Convenient accessibility, with very good public transport connections and free parking facilities.
• Attractive employee discounts for gym memberships, car purchases, and online shopping.
• Health and wellness programs, including regular preventive check-ups, flu vaccinations, and skin cancer screenings through our in-house medical service.
• Job bike leasing for sustainable mobility.