Heidelberg Materials is one of the world''s largestintegrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions withleading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready mixedconcrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of ouractions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the frontrunner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in thebuilding materials industry, we are working on sustainable buildingmaterials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunitiesfor our customers through digitalisation. For our department GlobalResearch & Development and Innovation we are seeking to recruitan Innovation Manager (f/m/d). In this role you will be responsiblefor establishing a global innovation network that promotesinnovation and sustainability within the company. Your keyresponsibilities will include identifying and evaluatingopportunities for innovative products, fostering a culture ofinnovation, and collaborating with cross functional teams tosupport the company''s goals. You will directly report to theposition Vice President Global Research & Development andInnovation. Your place of work will be Leimen, near Heidelberg,Germany. As an Innovation Manager (f/m/d), you will cultivate aculture of creativity and innovation within the company. Your roleinvolves conducting market research to identify trends andopportunities, evaluating innovative product ideas, and sharingbest practices to add value. You will collaborate withcross functional teams to align with company goals, developcompelling business cases, and identify startups with innovativesolutions in the cement and concrete industry. Additionally, youwill mentor startups and build a strong network with industrypartners to explore sustainable construction opportunities.Aufgaben YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE Identify and scale new business andentrepreneurial opportunities in the sustainable constructionmarket value chain Compile technical economic assessments atvarying levels of detail, based on project maturity Develop astructured process for collecting internal and external insights,products, and solutions, in close collaboration with variousdepartments, commercial managers, and international teams Createand share best practices to convert them into added value forHeidelberg Materials Organize and lead internal innovationchallenges to foster creativity and innovation within the companyProfil YOUR PROFILE A master''s degree in industrial economics,engineering or material science and related fields A minimum of5 8 years of business experience, ideally in construction materials Industry experience in development of innovative, sustainablesolutions Strategic thinking and planning skills, with a strongsense for business applications. Strong analytic capabilities Curious to innovative technologies and partnerships Proactive''can do'' mentality and openness to new solutions Entrepre