Civitta

Innovation Advisory Manager

Civitta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Porto • 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop business and innovation strategies for startups, corporates, or universities;
  • Design and lead innovation programs and startup acceleration programs;
  • Scout for investable startups with high growth potential;
  • Sustain and develop a network of innovation experts, investors, and partners;
  • Conduct market research and business analysis of different industries;
  • Facilitate open innovation activities that nurture the local innovation ecosystem;
  • Develop convincing funding and investment proposals for our clients;
  • Design and lead workshops on corporate innovation, design thinking, etc.;
  • Guide the internal team and manage multiple stakeholders;
  • Lead effective discussions and brainstorming sessions;
  • Share ideas and experience with colleagues.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Innovation Management, or relevant field;
  • 3+ years of work experience in business development, management consulting, startups, accelerators, incubators or related fields;
  • Excellent English and Portuguese language skills;
  • Passion about innovation, technology, and social impact – we are looking for individuals who are interested in topics like sustainability, smart cities, healthcare, etc.;
  • Strong business analytical skills, ability to manage the unknowns and accept every challenge with a bold and “hands-on” attitude;
  • A convincing communication style and public speaking skills – our team members need to formulate their own opinions, backed up with arguments and confidence;
  • You thrive in a team, but you are also an independent thinker – teamwork is crucial to our success, both on the local and international level.
Benefits
  • We believe in the fast professional growth of our employees, so we offer performance and salary reviews twice a year;
  • Professional growth opportunities in an international company with regular training and experience sharing sessions;
  • Exciting projects and close collaboration with companies enabling to stay at the forefront of recent trends and innovations;
  • Flexible working hours - we trust you to manage your time;
  • Supporting environment and experienced colleagues;
  • International offsite trips - every year we travel to a new location to spend time together with the whole team from all over Europe;
  • Fun activities with the team - we like finding new and creative ways to celebrate life together.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
business developmentinnovation strategiesmarket researchbusiness analysisfunding proposalsworkshop designdesign thinkingstartup accelerationcorporate innovationstakeholder management
Soft skills
communicationpublic speakingteamworkindependent thinkinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingnetworkingleadershipcreativitycollaboration
Certifications
Master’s degree in EconomicsMaster’s degree in BusinessMaster’s degree in Innovation Management