Innovation Manager

The ideal candidate will have a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing startup teams, managing complex projects and working with corporate clients. The Innovation Manager will be responsible for overseeing key projects of the Entrepreneur & Startup Center, including supporting students and startups, collaborating with partners and investors, and organizing courses, workshops, and events.
Responsibilities: Design and manage Open Innovation projects with European startups, corporate partners and early-stage investors. Work in a fast-fasted team to design and manage innovative pre-Accelerator and Accelerator programs. Build and maintain relationships with partners and investors to provide resources and support to startups. Develop and manage methods, tools, and best practices for the Entrepreneur & Startup Center. Provide mentorship and guidance to students & startups, helping them to grow and succeed in their projects. Teach college level courses covering the themes of Entrepreneurship, Startups and Open Innovation. Manage and support events, workshops, and other activities that promote e ntrepreneurship and innovation in the H-FARM eco-system. Represent H-Farm and the Entrepreneur & Startup Center in external events and initiatives. Key Projects: Open Innovation Programs Startup Scouting Venture Building Others tbd Accelerator Programs FuturED program (Cdp) Pre-Accelerator (H-FARM College) Others tbd Education Programs Master & Bachelor Courses Enhancing Courses Others tbd Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or a related field Experience in the startup space, with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and delegate responsibilities Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills (in Italian and English) Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with proven experience working with key development methods and tools (ex. agile, scrum, lean startup…) Experience in event planning and execution Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as: Ai, Blockchain, AR/VR, IoT, Big Data… Strong teaching skills with ability to convey technical topics in easy-to-understand business terms and work collaboratively with students and cross-functional teams Experience in managing early-stage startups; including scouting, evaluations, negotiations and management. Job Proposal: Commitment: Full Time
RAL: to be defined in relation to past experience and level