Hochschule Ruhr West | Germany | 45xxx Mülheim an der Ruhr | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 16.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Innovation Manager (m/f/d)
The foundation of the state university Ruhr West 2009 with locations in Mülheim an der Ruhr and Bottrop is associated with the task of supporting the future location Ruhrgebiet. Our diverse range of studies allows Bachelor and Master degrees in technology and business. We live participative co-design in all areas and are constantly working on increasing the satisfaction and skills of our employees. Slender management processes enable agile, independent work, which is valued and promoted by executives. This passion of our teams is the basis for excellent results in teaching and research. We believe in diversity and that it triggers vitality and motivation! It is therefore important for our university to offer students and employees sustainable frameworks in the sense of diversity, in which they can grow beyond their personal potential. The promise of the HRW: Never stop growing! From the next time we are looking for HRWStartups in the Research and Transfer team:n motivated:n Innovation Manager (m/d) Characteristics 32-2026 | Full time (100%) | Remuneration in the presence of tariff conditions TV-L E13 The place is assigned to the research and transfer area. With the HRWStartUps.Center, the Ruhr West University builds a central contact point for start-up students, academic staff and alumni. The aim is to anchor entrepreneurial thinking and action in studies, research and transfer. The ERDF project creates new educational and support opportunities, promotes first prototypes and foundation ideas and connects start-up-interested talents with partners: women from business, science and society. Together with your colleagues, you support our employees and the organization in the implementation of our promise: Never stop growing! !
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Strategic development and implementation of new approaches to high-school awareness and promotion of scientific employees for the career option “founds” Designing innovative formats and programs for identifying and validating start-up potentials in research projects Development of innovative AI-based consulting structures for foundation teams – from idea finding to business model development Advice and coaching of founding teams in the development and validation of founding ideas and business models Establishment and strategic maintenance of a mentor:internal and corporate network to promote cooperation between university, start-ups and regional economy
Closed scientific university degree with a focus on business creation, technology and innovation management or comparable studies Funded knowledge in innovation and foundation management, including methods such as design thinking, prototyping, ideation Multiannual experience in promoting and supporting science-based start-ups Knowledge of current trends, funding programmes and financial instruments for start-ups (country, federal, EU) Basic knowledge in the use of AI-based tools and in the handling of legal frameworks Confidence with structures, processes and bodies of a university and with the regional and national start-up ecosystem Strong communicative skills, Entrepreneurial Mindset and joy in interdisciplinary teamwork Very good knowledge of German in word and writing
An exciting, varied and responsible activity in a motivating team A work field that can be designed by your personal commitment Accompanying the start through our onboarding program and a well-founded professional introduction Work on a new campus with modern equipment Work-Life-Balance thanks to flexible working hours, regulation on hybrid work (Home Office / Campus) and 30 days recreational holiday Social benefits of the public service (consultancy for age thanks to additional public service) An open and constructive feedback culture and operational health promotion with HRW vital Support for personal and professional development thanks to extensive training opportunities No matter how you arrive: Good transport connection (bus, train, car and bicycle) Free parking on the door Beneficiary Job Ticket (2000)
Location
 | Hochschule Ruhr West | |
| 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr | ||
| Germany |
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