(Senior) Principal Innovation Management (f/m/d)

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

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