Manager for Innovation Advisory Porto

Overview

Ready to embark on a journey of opportunity? Join a team of 750+ employees in 20+ countries in the first consultancy originating from CEE. We bring together digital and advisory as an international collaboratory where every talent can shine, every employee can become a partner, and every partner can become a shareholder. We are explorers at heart, powered by diversity, passionate for growth and united by integrity by our core organizational values.

Want to be the driving force behind
- thinking transformations in companies and societies? Join our innovation & funding team and become the catalyst for future economies! We help governments nurture innovation communities and ecosystems, universities conduct
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- art research and commercialise R&D, corporations innovate,
- ups and SMEs grow, get funded, and scale. If you're ready to shape the future of innovative companies and
- ups and foster economic growth by attracting investment initiatives, dive into our world of leading Accelerator programs. Let-'s pioneer the way forward together! Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as a Manager for Innovation Advisory in Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and innovation strategies for startups, corporates, or universities
• Design and lead innovation programs and startup acceleration programs
• Scout for investable startups with high growth potential
• Sustain and develop a network of innovation experts, investors, and partners
• Conduct market research and business analysis of different industries
• Facilitate open innovation activities that nurture the local innovation ecosystem
• Develop convincing funding and investment proposals for our clients
• Design and lead workshops on corporate innovation, design thinking, etc.
• Guide the internal team and manage multiple stakeholders
• Lead effective discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Share ideas and experience with colleagues

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Innovation Management, or a relevant field
• 3+ years of work experience in business development, management consulting, startups, accelerators, incubators or related fields
• Excellent English and Portuguese language skills
• Passion about innovation, technology, and social impact – interest in sustainability, smart cities, healthcare, etc.
• Strong business analytical skills, ability to manage the unknowns and accept challenges with a bold and
  - on attitude
• A convincing communication style and public speaking skills – able to formulate opinions with arguments and confidence
• Thrive in a team, but also independent thinker – teamwork is crucial to our success both locally and internationally

Benefits

• Performance and salary reviews twice a year to support fast professional growth
• Professional growth opportunities in an international company with regular training and experience sharing
• Exciting projects and close collaboration with companies at the forefront of trends and innovations
• Flexible working hours
• Supporting environment and experienced colleagues
• International offsite trips to new locations with the whole team from Europe
• Fun activities with the team and creative ways to celebrate life together