Project Lead Innovation

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Project Lead Innovation managing technical innovation projects end-to-end for Heraeus. Collaborating with international teams to ensure timely delivery and process improvement in innovation initiatives.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeKleinostheim • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will lead and manage technical innovation projects end-to-end, ensuring structured execution and data-driven decision-making in accordance 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 allocation of resources
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 day-to-day 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific discipline; 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 (including AI)
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in English and German, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset and a passion for innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation – alongside an attractive salary package, you will benefit from comprehensive employee benefits provided 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), special leave for significant life events, and a lifetime working-time account for paid time off (e.g., early retirement)
Sustainability & social commitment – sustainability is integral to corporate strategy, together with targeted support for educational, family, and scientific initiatives through our 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) retailers, an on-site medical service with comprehensive preventive health checkups, sports programs, and an employee cafeteria with freshly prepared meals daily

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementData AnalysisProcess OptimizationAgile MethodologyScrumKanbanWaterfallAI-Based SolutionsBudget ManagementTimeline Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam-Oriented MindsetProactive ApproachStakeholder EngagementPassion for Innovation