Principal Innovation Management

**Purpose of the role** Responsibility for owning NXP’s Innovation Management function by driving selected innovation initiatives, partnerships, and operational activities. This role plays a key part in translating strategy into execution and establishing a strong foundation for the team. **Your responsibilities** * Drive innovation initiatives within defined ownership areas (e.g. startups, Long-Term Innovation programs, invention disclosures), ensuring execution and measurable impact * Support ecosystem engagement, including startup scouting, partnerships, and collaboration with universities and research institutions * Enable innovation governance and operations, including Innovation Boards, reporting, and coordination of key processes and stakeholders * Manage innovation projects end-to-end, from ideation and scoping to proof-of-concepts and scaling * Analyze market, technology, and ecosystem trends to generate insights and support strategic decision-making * Prepare high-quality materials, business cases, and presentations for senior stakeholders * Track and report on innovation KPIs, ensuring transparency and progress visibility across initiatives * Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders **Requirements** * Experience in innovation, strategy, consulting, R&D, or program management (≈5–12 years depending on level) * Strong execution and delivery mindset with the ability to manage initiatives end-to-end and drive outcomes * Ability to translate complex topics and trends into structured insights and actionable recommendations * Collaborative and influential working style across technical and business stakeholders * Strong prioritization skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments * Excellent communication skills, including clear storytelling and stakeholder alignment High curiosity, learning agility, and interest in emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems [More information about NXP in Germany...](https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/worldwide-locations/germany:GERMANY) #LI-38ff