<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> As an Business Development &amp; Innovation Manager (m/f/diverse), you will play an active role in shaping the future business development of Lufthansa Aviation Training. You will identify new market opportunities, technologies, and partnerships; evaluate their benefits for our company; and support the development of new solutions from the initial idea through to the proof of concept.<br/><br/><strong>Tasks<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Identification of new business and growth areas in aviation training</li><li>Conducting market, trend, and competitive analyses with a focus on new technologies and methods</li><li>Initiating, supporting, and managing innovation and research projects</li><li>Developing and implementing pilot projects and proofs of concept</li><li>Ensuring a transparent innovation and decision-making process</li><li>Establishing an Innovation Competence Center</li><li>Maintaining a network of internal experts as well as technology partners, startups, universities, and research institutions</li><li>Representing LAT at innovation events, conferences, and industry networks</li><li>Managing the Research, Development &amp; Strategy portfolio</li><li>Providing advice on financing and funding for innovation initiatives<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Financial consulting / social counseling</li><li>Development programs / Training options</li><li>Flight privileges</li><li>Sports facilities and showers</li><li>Company bonus (if applicable)</li><li>Bike leasing</li><li>Massage and relaxation rooms</li><li>Discounts</li><li>Company pension plan</li><li>Subsidized public transport</li><li>Cafeteria <br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br/><br/></strong><strong>What you bring to the table <br/><br/></strong><ul><li>A successfully completed college degree, preferably in business, innovation management, engineering, or a related field</li><li>Experience in business development, innovation management, strategy, or a comparable field</li><li>Interest in new technologies, particularly in the areas of digitalization, AI, and automation</li><li>Experience in developing business cases and evaluating new business opportunities</li><li>Strong communication and networking skills</li><li>A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work</li><li>Very good German and English language skills<br/></li></ul> </div>