Project Lead Innovation (m/w/d)
About Heraeus Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.
The following challenges await you:
- You will lead and manage technical innovation projects end-to-end, ensuring structured execution and data-driven decision-making in line with established project management standards.
- In close collaboration with cross-functional and international teams, you will ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and aligned with strategic objectives.
- You will develop and optimize project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure transparency and efficient resource allocation.
- As part of the Innovation PMO, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, governance, and best practices.
- You will drive initiatives in Open Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Data & Digital Transformation, embedding them into daily project work. Additionally, you will support the implementation of advanced project and knowledge management tools (including AI-based solutions) and provide technical guidance based on your scientific expertise.
Your Profile:
- Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific field; specialization in glass or ceramics preferred
- Proven experience in technical project management with a structured, analytical, and data-driven approach
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
- Experience or interest in PMO structures, process optimization, and digital/data-driven transformation (incl. AI)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (English & German), with a proactive, team-oriented mindset and passion for innovation
What you can look forward to at Heraeus Covantics
- Attractive compensation – in addition to a competitive salary package, you’ll benefit from comprehensive benefits offered by a responsible family-owned company
- Flexible time off – 30 days of annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company holidays on long weekends and between Christmas and New Year’s), special leave for special occasions, and a lifetime working time account for paid time off (e.g., early retirement)
- Sustainability & social commitment – sustainability as an integral part of the corporate strategy, as well as targeted support for educational, family, and scientific initiatives through our own foundations
- Modern workplace – ergonomic workspace in an open-plan office with modern equipment, a laptop of your choice, two additional monitors, an iPhone (also for personal use), and height-adjustable desks
- Additional benefits – subsidies for public transportation, discounts at numerous (online) stores, an on-site medical service with comprehensive preventive health checkups, sports programs, and an employee cafeteria with meals freshly prepared daily .joqReqDescription .float-right { position: relative; right: 0px; bottom: 40px; float: right; } .joqReqDescription .float-left { float: left; margin-top: 15px !important; } .openmind { width:300px; } .badge { height: 80px; }.ex_footer { height: 140px; }.logos_hpm_bottum img{ max-height: 140px; padding: 20px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }.logos_hpm_bottum{ height:140px;}
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