V.I.E Junior Innovation Manager (M/F)

Transdev is Hiring a Junior Innovation Manager (VIE) – Berlin, Germany

Key Responsibilities

• Identify relevant innovation challenges and opportunities at headquarters and in operations
• Manage innovation projects from planning to execution
• Update and implement the innovation strategy
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities
• Strengthen the innovation community and foster an innovation culture across teams

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, or a related field
• Initial experience in innovation, new business development, product/service development, or project management (ideally in mobility or transportation)
• Familiarity with innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean, ideation workshops, trend and market analysis)
• Basic understanding of project management and business model development (business cases, ROI, value proposition)
• Strong interest in digital technologies (AI, IoT, mobility apps, data analytics, platform business models)
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Proficiency in standard office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); knowledge of tools like Teams, PowerBI, SharePoint is a plus
• Fluency in German required; English is an advantage
• High level of curiosity and openness to change; ability to think “out of the box”
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally (operations, tech, marketing, strategy)
• Well-organized with strong time and project management skills; able to manage multiple initiatives
• Proactive and opportunity-driven mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment (mobility, digitalization, sustainability)

Your Destination

You will join the Innovation and New Markets team at Transdev Germany in Berlin, a team of five working on new market development and innovation initiatives.

You will play a key role in supporting the company’s growth by identifying new opportunities and driving innovation projects in an international and fast-evolving environment.

The Perks

• We support the development, work–life balance, and well-being of our employees.
• We foster a caring company culture that values diversity and enables everyone to thrive.
• We empower our teams to make a positive societal impact by delivering sustainable mobility solutions.
• We offer opportunities to build meaningful career experiences within an international Group rooted in local operations.