Strategic Innovation Manager 100%

vor 3 Wochen


Zurich, Schweiz Sparrow Ventures Vollzeit

We are seeking a smart creative individual to join our dynamic team as Strategic Innovation Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for generating and discovering new ideas, filling our venture funnel by ensuring continuous market signals for potential ventures.**Sparrow Ventures**:

- Sparrow Ventures
- 8002 Zürich
- **Calculate route**

**Important notes**
Applications by regular mail will
**not be processed** and
**not be returned**.
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**What impact do you have?**:
Prioritize and manage the signal portfolio across all our verticals using strategic filters.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Venture Architects, Investment Managers, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Growth Marketers, and Tech Development experts.
Formulate venture visions, identify growth opportunities, and quantify and prioritize potential ventures for EBITDA growth.
Support venture teams throughout the venture building process, providing valuable insights and input to improve adaptability and alternative business models.
Develop and establish appropriate processes and templates to streamline ideation and business design.
Engage in collaborations with partners, stakeholders, and portfolio companies, serving as a sparring partner and advisor.
Continuously update investment theses, conduct topic validations, and contribute to Sparrow's strategic decisions.

**What do you offer?**:
**Completed degree (university / university of applied science / higher technical college)**:
**3+ Years**:

In a similar role

**German (fluent)**:
**English (fluent)**:

3+ years of experience in a similar role, with significant achievements as Venture Architect, Trend-Scout, Design Thinking Expert, Innovation Manager, Head of New Business, or Business Development Manager.
Experience in data-driven ideation, business model development, and financial potential assessment.
Familiarity with Sparrow's verticals or related fields.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and visionary skills, with a passion for startups and emerging technologies.
Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on mentality, and a sense of ownership.

**What do we offer you?**:
**Central working location**:

- We are based in the heart of Zürich

**Modern infrastructure**:

- We offer a modern office, Apple devices and a cafeteria with microwaves, snacks, free coffee & water

**Flexible workplace / working from home**:

- We offer a mix between working from home and working together on-site with your venture team

**Working atmosphere**:

- We foster a no bullshit, down to earth, yet high caliber work environment where the best argument counts

**Informal culture**:

- A diverse, uncomplicated and down-to-earth team is looking forward to meeting you. Our company language is English

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