Innovation Director (m/f/d) – Danfoss – Silkeborg

Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Identify opportunities for innovation in close corporation with business and provide a plan to pursue these opportunities Participating in planning, communication and facilitation for specific events and innovation campaigns Together with businesses – help accelerate their growth and innovation with customers / suppliers Identify and develop new support offerings to accelerate business innovation and technology Support and help develop our community of colleagues interested in innovation. Background & SkillsThe ideal candidate possesses these skills: Master’s degree in a related field, such as business, engineering, or technology 5+ years of experience with a significant part directly in an innovation-focused role, preference is in a global multi-business industrial company Good business understanding and experiences in customer insights and customer involvement in relation to innovation. Ability to understand technology and quickly assess ideas, value propositions and customer needs Coaching and mentoring skills to help, support and guide individuals and teams. High motivation to meet deadlines, manage your own work and contribute to the team success Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams/projects simultaneously Excellent communication and collaboration skills including good communication skills (in English) Familiarity with online idea platform tools such as Nosco, Wazoku or similar is preferable but not a prerequisite Many projects relate to digitalization, electrification, and digital services. Prior knowledge and experience in one or more of these areas is an advantage, but not a must Basic skills in MS Teams and Office 365. Ability to work with data (e.g. Excel, PowerBi) Employee BenefitsWe are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours Possibility to work remotely Pension plan Personal insurance Communication package Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment Employee Referral Program This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications while the job is posted. The position will be closed once we have found the right candidate.

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