PHeidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations./ppAt the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation./ppFor our department Global Research Development and Innovation we are seeking to recruit an bInnovation Manager (f/m/d)/b./ppIn this role you will be responsible for establishing a global innovation network that promotes innovation and sustainability within the company. Your key responsibilities will include identifying and evaluating opportunities for innovative products, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross functional teams to support the companys goals./ppYou will directly report to the position Vice President Global Research Development and Innovation. Your place of work will be bLeimen, near Heidelberg/b, Germany./ppAs an Innovation Manager (f/m/d), you will cultivate a culture of creativity and innovation within the company. Your role involves conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities, evaluating innovative product ideas, and sharing best practices to add value.brYou will collaborate with cross functional teams to align with company goals, develop compelling business cases, and identify startups with innovative solutions in the cement and concrete industry. Additionally, you will mentor startups and build a strong network with industry partners to explore sustainable construction opportunities./pp /pbrpbYOUR NEXT CHALLENGE/b/pp /pulliIdentify and scale new business and entrepreneurial opportunities in the sustainable construction market value chain/liliCompile technical economic assessments at varying levels of detail, based on project maturity/liliDevelop a structured process for collecting internal and external insights, products, and solutions, in close collaboration with various departments, commercial managers, and international teams/liliCreate and share best practices to convert them into added value for Heidelberg Materials/liliOrganize and lead internal innovation challenges to foster creativity and innovation within the company/li/ulp /pp /pbrpbYOUR PROFILE/b/pp /p<