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Group Vice President Innovation Location:

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Global MISSION Lead OPmobility's Advanced Innovation strategy and New Business Labs ecosystem to identify, validate and accelerate new growth opportunities, emerging technologies and disruptive business models supporting the Group's long-term strategic ambitions. Drive innovation governance, technology road mapping, open innovation initiatives and innovation portfolio management, while ensuring strong alignment with Business Groups and corporate strategy. Responsibilities & Activities Innovation Strategy

• Define and continuously update the Group Innovation Strategy.
• Develop, maintain and release the Product Technology Roadmap.
• Identify strategic technology domains and future growth opportunities.
• Translate market, societal and technology trends into innovation priorities. New Business Development
• Lead the New Business Labs framework across regions.
• Explore opportunities beyond traditional automotive markets.
• Structure and manage innovation opportunity portfolios.
• Support creation of new business models and adjacent growth opportunities. Open Innovation & Ecosystem Management
• Build partnerships with startups, universities, research centers, venture capital firms and innovation networks.
• Lead technology scouting activities.
• Develop collaborative innovation programs and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Maximize value from strategic memberships and innovation ecosystems.
• Organize internal and external innovation events to create visibility of groups innovation activities. Innovation Portfolio Management
• Govern the Innovation Pipeline.
• Manage project gate reviews and investment decisions.
• Monitor innovation KPIs and portfolio performance.
• Ensure proper resource allocation and prioritization. Governance & Stakeholder Management
• Prepare and facilitate Innovation Board reviews.
• Coordinate innovation activities with Business Groups and corporate functions.
• Ensure alignment between innovation programs and Group strategic plan.
• Provide executive reporting to CODIR and Group leadership. Team Leadership
• Lead Advanced Innovation, Open Innovation and New Business Labs teams.
• Develop innovation competencies across the organization.
• Foster an entrepreneurial and experimentation mindset.
• Build a strong global innovation community.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Innovation Management, Business Administration or equivalent. Advanced degree (MBA, Executive MBA, MSc, PhD) highly valued. Strong understanding of emerging technologies, industrial systems and business strategy 15+ years of progressive experience in Innovation, R D, Technology Strategy, Product Development or Business Development. Proven experience leading innovation portfolios within an international industrial environment Job Technical skills

• Innovation Management
• Open Innovation
• Technology Scouting
• Venture & Startup Ecosystem
• Portfolio Management
• Product Technology Roadmapping
• Business Model Innovation
• Strategic Planning
• Design Thinking
• Emerging Technologies Assessment Job Soft skills
• Strategic Vision
• Influence and Stakeholder Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Systems Thinking
• Complexity Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Change Leadership
• Executive Communication At OPmobility, people truly matter.

We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward. Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You'll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's automotive industry. Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions. With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition. .buttontext20e6fd766a99742c a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext20e6fd766a99742c a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #ba1134 !important; outline: none !important; }

Date:

Sep 25, 2026

Location:

Troy-Michigan, MI, US, TRY_HQUA #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }

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