Innovation Manager
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Join Our Team as an Innovation Manager
We are currently looking for a Innovation Manager to join the team in Leiden.
You will lead our Tech Hub team in the Netherlands. You will liaise with the organisation and with partners and government institutions to initiate and shape research and technology programmes for the roadmaps. You will oversee the progress of projects in our portfolio and report on those.
This position is intended to last until May 31st 2026, with no guaranteed extension. Freelancer agreements are welcome.
Main responsibilities
- Liaise with the Dutch innovation ecosystem to further develop the ambitions of the Tech Hub
- Be the representative of the group and engage with stakeholders. Engage with stakeholder.
- Establish new relationships and collaborations with external stakeholders.
- Coordinate new relevant project proposals and define appropriate funding schemes for new collaborations.
- Manage growth and develop the organisation
Requirements
- You have a relevant educational degree.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in innovation management.
- You are familiar with the Dutch Aerospace ecosystem and have a network within it.
- You have strong interpersonal skills, able to adapt and communicate well.
- Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team as well as being in touch with external stakeholders.
- You speak English. Dutch is an asset.
Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Innovation Manager?
Send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.
Our Story
At S&T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.
Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.
We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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