Head of Research and Innovation (m/f/d)

The Berlin water companies are the largest company in the water and wastewater industry in Germany with nearly 4,900 employees. As a company of the Land of Berlin we design and promote the lively, modern metropolis of Berlin. Berliner Wasserbetriebe are widely regarded as a stable business enterprise and a reliable employer beyond the city boundaries. Job ID: 4581 Location: Berlin, Neue Jüdenstraße 2 Start / Framework conditions: from 01.02.2027 / unlimited Research and innovation is responsible for managing future-relevant innovation projects in the field of water management. You develop solutions for the sustainable improvement of the company's technical performance, work with national and international research institutions and successfully submit applications for external funding.

Strategic management of research and innovation based on corporate strategy Identification and prioritization of key future topics such as digitalization, climate adaptation and resource efficiency Development and implementation of a company-wide research and innovation strategy Initiation and management of research, development and innovation projects Building and maintenance of national and international research networks Designing governance structures, KPIs and decision-making processes in innovation management

Completed scientific or technical university studies (Master) in engineering, natural sciences or a comparable degree course and relevant, relevant knowledge Promotion in the relevant field is advantageous Funded knowledge in the management of research and innovation projects, ideally in the water supply and disposal Proven knowledge in project and innovation management as well as in the management of research associations Understanding and networking with research institutes, associations and international partners Expertise in topics such as Industry 4.0, Smart City and Digital Innovation Management English language skills Innovation ability, openness for changes and outcome-oriented action

Innovative technologies for the Berlin water cycle Sustainable environmental protection through active research Sensual tasks with responsibility and team spirit Various career prospects and promotion (e.g. individual staff development plans, internal training opportunities) Balanced work-life balance: 30 days vacation/year, possibility of mobile work, various working-time models (e.g. Sabbatical, sliding time, part-time, 10 additional holiday days through pay change etc.), occupational retirement provision (VBL), additional benefits accident insurance and death benefit, utility car or compensation, grant to the Germany ticket job, corporate benefits employee offers, 39 weeks compensation in sickness Payments Remuneration is effected in an out-of-tariff manner, in accordance with the remuneration guidelines for executives of Berliner Wasserbetriebe. .