Project Lead Innovation (m/w/d)
Permanent
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
Curious? Apply now!
We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59621 via our online application portal.
Any further questions?
Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Covantics, is happy to assist you by email: HCT-HR_koh@heraeus.com. Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com.
ReqID: 59621
