<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>Purpose of the role<br/><br/></strong>Responsibility for owning NXP’s Innovation Management function by driving selected innovation initiatives, partnerships, and operational activities. This role plays a key part in translating strategy into execution and establishing a strong foundation for the team.<br/><br/><strong>Your Responsibilities<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Drive innovation initiatives within defined ownership areas (e.g. startups, Long-Term Innovation programs, invention disclosures), ensuring execution and measurable impact</li><li>Support ecosystem engagement, including startup scouting, partnerships, and collaboration with universities and research institutions</li><li>Enable innovation governance and operations, including Innovation Boards, reporting, and coordination of key processes and stakeholders</li><li>Manage innovation projects end-to-end, from ideation and scoping to proof-of-concepts and scaling</li><li>Analyze market, technology, and ecosystem trends to generate insights and support strategic decision-making</li><li>Prepare high-quality materials, business cases, and presentations for senior stakeholders</li><li>Track and report on innovation KPIs, ensuring transparency and progress visibility across initiatives</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Experience in innovation, strategy, consulting, R&amp;D, or program management (≈5–12 years depending on level)</li><li>Strong execution and delivery mindset with the ability to manage initiatives end-to-end and drive outcomes</li><li>Ability to translate complex topics and trends into structured insights and actionable recommendations</li><li>Collaborative and influential working style across technical and business stakeholders</li><li>Strong prioritization skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including clear storytelling and stakeholder alignment<br/><br/></li></ul>High curiosity, learning agility, and interest in emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems<br/><br/>More information about NXP in Germany...<br/><br/> </div>