i2CAT Foundation is seeking a dynamic Innovation Manager for our Space Communications Area to drive the strategic development and management of our NewSpace initiatives. As our innovation area is currently growing, this role is crucial for enhancing our capabilities and ensuring efficient task distribution among team members. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Innovation Management, or a related field, with proven experience in project management within the tech or space sector. Fluency in English and additional languages is highly desirable.
The Innovation Manager will be responsible for developing and managing our Public NewSpace strategy in collaboration with local, national, and international stakeholders, and overseeing the exploitation team to bridge the gap between our research outputs and market needs. This role requires a seasoned leader with robust communication skills, adept at navigating complex stakeholder relationships and capable of translating customer needs into viable product offerings. By joining us, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining i2CAT's competitive edge and contributing to the forefront of space communications technology.
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Who we are:
The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.
The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.
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Where will you do it?
At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues
If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.
Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.
I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.
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