(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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