Innovation Manager - Decarbonisation

At Fashion for Good we're looking for an Innovation Manager - Decarbonisation to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Within a short time frame of 7 years, Fashion for Good has established itself as the go-to platform for sustainable fashion innovation on a global level. As we are entering our next phase of growth, we seek an Innovation Manager who, together with their team, will be responsible for driving decarbonisation initiatives and the strategy for scaling processing solutions (focused on tier 2), across the fashion supply chain. This role will focus on driving the adoption and scaling of renewable energy solutions, enabling technology upgrades, and advancing decarbonisation strategies within the industry. Processing innovations will serve as a key, but not exclusive, part of this larger mission.

Reporting to the Innovation Platform Director - Scaling, the Innovation Manager will spearhead cross-functional initiatives, manage key partnerships, and oversee a team dedicated to enabling a transition toward low-carbon operations across Fashion for Good's network of innovators, brands, manufacturers, and ecosystem stakeholders.

• Crafting and driving industry solutions that imbed processing innovations in the industry at large.
• Working with selected innovators to create a deep understanding of the innovator’s commercial, technology, and impact attractiveness, identify relevant gaps, and drive assessments to ensure in-depth understanding and due diligence.
• Leading the roadmaps to scale for a selected portfolio of processing innovations supported by Fashion for Good. These roadmaps outline the areas for support such as unlocking access to capital, providing manufacturing markets expertise, and curating market linkages. This role orchestrates all of the actions needed to implement the roadmap and create a catalytic effect for scaling innovations.
• Lead projects that unlock access to renewable energy solutions, including financing structures, market linkages, and partnerships with energy providers.
• Ideating and driving various initiatives that further unlock the innovator's scaling journey and address key challenges via Strategic Supplier Initiatives, financing initiatives, and collaborations with various external organisations. Working closely with Fashion for Good partners where relevant to collaboratively develop projects for scaling support.

• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners (brands, retailers, and manufacturers), innovators, and ecosystem players, fostering collaborations.
• Leveraging existing partnerships to develop new offerings and strategic initiatives that drive future organisational growth and attract further partnerships.
• Partner with stakeholders to design impactful decarbonisation projects that align with organisational goals and market needs.

• Support in developing and executing the strategic direction for the Scaling team and Innovation Platform as a whole.
• Maintain data and report on metrics regarding innovator scaling, including demonstration and tracking of KPIs; advancing key impact and progress visualisations (e.g., funnel, metrics dashboard).
• Support the Innovation Platform Director with cross-functional topics such as Innovation Committee, Partner Strategy Day, FFG Symposium, Supervisory Board meetings.

• Manage innovation associates/analysts/interns by supporting them in managing various scaling activities.
• Be responsible for their personal development and training as well as the bi-annual evaluation process.
• Manage communication and collaborations with the cross-functional teams.

The Innovation Manager plays a bridging function between the innovators, Fashion for Good’s partners (brands, retailers, and manufacturers), investors/financiers, and NGOs.

The ideal candidate has a relevant track record and combines strong interpersonal skills with a self-starting, proactive attitude. The following qualifications are essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, Economics, or related fields. Advanced degrees (MBA, MSc) in these areas are a plus.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in decarbonisation, renewable energy, supply chain transformation, or technology innovation.
• Experience in the apparel and footwear industry or manufacturing supply chains is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with renewable energy markets, low-carbon processing technologies, and energy financing models is a significant advantage.
• Structured, strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent the organisation effectively to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing individuals or a team.
• Capacity to adapt to different and complex work environments, easily navigating change as well as different cultures and organisational settings.
• An ability to think strategically and then proactively execute and mobilise large organisations to achieve the goals set out on.
• A true passion to make a difference and enact change.

Proficiency in English is a requirement.

Please submit your application, consisting of a short motivation letter and your CV. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.