Manager Innovation

Job description

Join RUAG to drive strategic innovation in the Swiss Army. Tasks Analyze procurement projects to derive strategic innovation focuses. Build and maintain an innovation pipeline with new technologies. Lead cross-departmental innovation projects and methods. Skills Master's/Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years in innovation management or business development. Strong understanding of Swiss defense and procurement processes. This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original About the job What you can achieve Analyse procurement projects of the Swiss Army and derive strategic innovation priorities together with the business units. Build and maintain an innovation pipeline: identify, evaluate and prioritise new technologies, business models and growth areas. Lead cross-business unit innovation projects of strategic importance and anchor innovation methods within the company. Initiate and lead innovation projects following the venture clienting approach, from startup identification and selection through proof of concept to business case and integration into the line organisation. Lead project teams professionally and collaborate with internal stakeholders, startups, universities and other external partners of the innovation ecosystem. What you bring Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Industrial Engineering / or a technical degree with further education, e.g. MBA At least 5 years of relevant experience in innovation management, product management, business development or similar In-depth understanding of the Swiss defence environment, procurement processes (armasuisse, VBS) and relevant technology fields Methodological competence in innovation management (venture clienting, design thinking) Experience in business case development, market analysis and project management (especially innovation projects) Entrepreneurial, strategic and networked thinking with structured prioritisation Persuasiveness, leadership without formal hierarchy, discretion and willingness to undergo personnel security clearance Salary and benefits Approximately 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to Switzerland's security every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at all times. Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Industrial Engineering / or a technical degree with further education, e.g. MBA At least 5 years of relevant experience in innovation management, product management, business development or similar In-depth understanding of the Swiss defence environment, procurement processes (armasuisse, VBS) and relevant technology fields Methodological competence in innovation management (venture clienting, design thinking) Experience in business case development, market analysis and project management (especially innovation projects) Entrepreneurial, strategic and networked thinking with structured prioritisation Persuasiveness, leadership without formal hierarchy, discretion and willingness to undergo personnel security clearance Analyse procurement projects of the Swiss Army and derive strategic innovation priorities together with the business units. Build and maintain an innovation pipeline: identify, evaluate and prioritise new technologies, business models and growth areas. Lead cross-business unit innovation projects of strategic importance and anchor innovation methods within the company. Initiate and lead innovation projects following the venture clienting approach, from startup identification and selection through proof of concept to business case and integration into the line organisation. Lead project teams professionally and collaborate with internal stakeholders, startups, universities and other external partners of the innovation ecosystem.