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

heidelbergmaterials.co.uk

Leimen, Germany
Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus; c...
Hybrid (up to 50% remote working within germany)
Innovation portfolio leadership and execution
Team leadership of 4-8 professionals
Stakeholder management with senior executives
Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Head of Innovation Delivery & Business Intelligence who will lead the company’s innovation strategy and execution. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in innovation management, stakeholder engagement, and portfolio management

Job Summary

  • This leadership role is accountable for translating strategic priorities into disciplined execution across a portfolio of high impact innovation initiatives.
  • The position offers attractive benefits including flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany and 30 vacation days.
  • Candidates will lead a team of 4-8 professionals while acting as a trusted partner to Senior Leaders across R&D, Innovation, and Operations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Head of Innovation Delivery & Business Intelligence who will lead the company’s innovation strategy and execution. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in innovation management, stakeholder engagement, and portfolio management.

Salary

Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus; Christmas and vacation payment included; Not specified base salary amount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Innovation portfolio leadership and execution
  • Team leadership of 4-8 professionals
  • Stakeholder management with senior executives
  • Strategic decision support using analytics
  • Startup and ecosystem engagement oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with state-of-the-art digital tools
  • Fluency in additional languages beyond English
  • Background in consulting or corporate strategy
  • Bias for impact and action orientation
  • International travel willingness

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science or related field
  • Proven experience in innovation management or complex project delivery
  • Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Ability to work fluently in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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