Manager (Automotive/Innovation) (Central/$8.4K) BG (ID: 681365) - Geylang

apartmentPERSOL placeGeylang scheduleFull-time calendar_month9/8/25

Our client, a well-known company is looking for candidates for the position of Assistant Manager/ Manager (Open Innovation).

Job Summary

Leads the development and execution of open innovation initiatives (e.g. collaborating with startups, etc) to identify, pilot and scale breakthrough technologies and business models.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation Strategy

Translate corporate strategy into innovation roadmaps and thematic priorities (e.g. MaaS, battery / EV infrastructure, etc)

Communication & Culture Building

Promote culture of innovation through internal engagement programs, demo, showcases and learning sessions

Open Innovation Management

Identify, evaluate and onboard startups, scaleups and partners aligned with the strategic technologies and business priorities
Design and implement open calls, hackathons, etc and establish governance processes, templates / tools to monitor progress, risks and deliverable
Maintain portfolio of innovation projects and partners
Manage the end-to-end innovation funnel – from idea sourcing, evaluation to POC / Pilot deployment

REQUIREMENTS

6 – 10 years of experience in Innovation, R&D, product development or startup collaboration, ideally within automotive, mobility or tech sectors
Degree or related experience in Innovation, R&D, product development or startup collaboration, ideally within automotive, mobility or tech sectors
Experience in managing open innovation programs or startup accelerators
Familiarity with innovation ecosystems (startups, VCs, academia) around Asia Region
Ability to evaluate technical and commercial viability of emerging technologies
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in agile and lean innovation methods
Strong understanding of future mobility trends (EVs, ADAS, AI, sustainability)
Good business acumen and strong communication ability to influence across level
Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in dynamic, multicultural environments
Flexibility to travel to Southeast Asia Region for business

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