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

NXP Semiconductors

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

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Hamburg

Job Description

Purpose of the roleResponsibility 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 responsibilitiesDrive innovation initiatives within defined ownership areas (e.g. startups, Long-Term Innovation programs, invention disclosures), ensuring execution and measurable impactSupport ecosystem engagement, including startup scouting, partnerships, and collaboration with universities and research institutionsEnable innovation governance and operations, including Innovation Boards, reporting, and coordination of key processes and stakeholdersManage innovation projects end-to-end, from ideation and scoping to proof-of-concepts and scalingAnalyze market, technology, and ecosystem trends to generate insights and support strategic decision-makingPrepare high-quality materials, business cases, and presentations for senior stakeholdersTrack and report on innovation KPIs, ensuring transparency and progress visibility across initiativesFacilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across teams and stakeholdersRequirementsExperience 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 outcomesAbility to translate complex topics and trends into structured insights and actionable recommendationsCollaborative and influential working style across technical and business stakeholdersStrong prioritization skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsExcellent communication skills, including clear storytelling and stakeholder alignmentHigh curiosity, learning agility, and interest in emerging technologies and innovation ecosystemsMore information about NXP in Germany...#LI-38ff

Locations

  • Hamburg

Skills Required

  • innovationintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in innovation, strategy, consulting, R&D, or program management (≈5–12 years depending on level) (experience, 12 years)
  • Strong execution and delivery mindset with the ability to manage initiatives end-to-end and drive outcomes (experience)
  • Ability to translate complex topics and trends into structured insights and actionable recommendations (experience)
  • Collaborative and influential working style across technical and business stakeholders (experience)
  • Strong prioritization skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments (experience)
  • Excellent communication skills, including clear storytelling and stakeholder alignment (experience)
  • Experience in innovation, strategy, consulting, R&D, or program management (≈5–12 years depending on level) (experience, 12 years)
  • Strong execution and delivery mindset with the ability to manage initiatives end-to-end and drive outcomes (experience)
  • Ability to translate complex topics and trends into structured insights and actionable recommendations (experience)
  • Collaborative and influential working style across technical and business stakeholders (experience)
  • Strong prioritization skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments (experience)
  • Excellent communication skills, including clear storytelling and stakeholder alignment (experience)
  • High curiosity, learning agility, and interest in emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems (experience)
  • More information about NXP in Germany... (experience)

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
  • 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

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