Ecosystem Lead, Innovation Execution

KONE

Espoo, Finland
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Fluent finnish language proficiency
Business finland funded co-innovation experience
Partnership agreement management
** KONE is seeking an Ecosystem Lead for their Innovation Execution team to drive partnerships and co-innovation under the KONE Renaissance Veturi program. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecosystem development, fluency in Finnish, and strong project management skills. This hybrid position emphasizes collaboration and hands-on participation in innovation projects. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves strategically cultivating partnerships and driving ecosystem growth within the KONE Renaissance Veturi program to deliver co-innovation outcomes.
  • The position requires defining and executing an ecosystem strategy aligned with key performance indicators while managing collaborations with diverse partners including startups and academia.
  • KONE offers a collaborative working culture focused on sustainability, employee engagement, and ethical business practices where individual contributions are valued.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** KONE is seeking an Ecosystem Lead for their Innovation Execution team to drive partnerships and co-innovation under the KONE Renaissance Veturi program. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecosystem development, fluency in Finnish, and strong project management skills. This hybrid position emphasizes collaboration and hands-on participation in innovation projects. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluent Finnish language proficiency
  • Business Finland funded co-innovation experience
  • Partnership agreement management
  • KPI-driven ecosystem delivery
  • 2-4 years ecosystem development experience

Nice-to-have

  • Background in construction and real estate industry
  • Experience with startups SMEs and academia
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to create impactful presentations
  • Hands-on delivery mindset

Key Requirements

  • Must be fluent speaker of Finnish language
  • Experience in Business Finland funded co-innovation
  • 2-4 years relevant experience in ecosystem development
  • Solid background in construction and real estate industry preferred

Work Rights

Must have fluency in Finnish language; work authorization not explicitly detailed beyond language requirement

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