Cooperation in the development and implementation of a company-wide innovation strategy as a building block for the implementation of the corporate strategy Analysis of innovation needs and observation and evaluation of industry-specific innovation issues Identification and evaluation of funding and support opportunities for our innovation needs with the aim of launching concrete research and development projects Building a relevant network with, for example, universities, research institutes, funding providers and other companies in the water industry Management of the innovation portfolio in close coordination with the competence centres and specialist departments Ensuring the preparation of research and development results for practical application and internal and external communication Development of concepts and policy templates for the management of staff

Successfully completed studies of engineering, natural or economic sciences Professional experience in the field of scientific work and in the handling of funding instruments, strategic innovation management or support consultancy, promotion Curiosity for new developments and enthusiasm for innovation processes Impressed communication and enthusiasm and team orientation Self-responsible work with a high degree of creativity and target orientation Interdisciplinary thinking and acting with pronounced conceptual and analytical skills High readiness for networking within and outside our company, specific existing network desirable Very good language skills in German and English

Safe workplace with us as a public employer Occupational pension Tariff remuneration according to TV-WW/NW including premium system Ticket grant of 15 Euro 39-hour week, 32 days holiday, flexible working hours Advice on the compatibility of family and occupation Health Management (Association for Gyms, Workshops) Business restaurant in our main office in Essen The Ruhrverband promotes equal opportunities and is particularly pleased with the application of women in the technical professions. You are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. We strongly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities. Parttime employment is generally possible. .