Innovation Manager 80-100 % (m/f/d)
Balzers
Key information
- Publication date:22 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Balzers
Job summary
Join us as an Innovation Manager at our dynamic bank, fostering creativity.
Tasks
- Lead structured innovation processes across all departments.
- Implement trends-focused strategies to meet our goals.
- Cultivate an open culture for idea sharing and collaboration.
Skills
- Degree in business or innovation management; relevant experience required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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What makes this position attractive:
«As an Innovation Manager, you are responsible for the development and implementation of structured innovation processes as well as for managing innovation projects. You actively promote an open innovation and collaboration culture throughout the company and ensure that ideas from all areas are collected, evaluated, and successfully realized. Furthermore, you take responsibility for selected topics and drive them forward with initiative to sustainably support the bank's strategic goals.»
Alexander Saile, Head of Innovation
Your tasks
- Ensure an effective and structured process for capturing, evaluating, and implementing ideas from all company areas
- Develop and implement innovation processes focusing on trends and achieving strategic goals
- Coordinate and lead innovation projects as well as take ownership of defined strategic topics
- Promote an innovation culture and work closely with departments to identify and implement new ideas
- Provide and continuously optimize methods, tools, and resources to foster creativity and innovation
- Plan and conduct training sessions and workshops to strengthen innovation competencies within the company
- Develop and monitor KPIs to measure innovation output and project results
- Report to stakeholders (department management, executive management, and involved employees) on progress and successes of innovation projects and ideas
Your profile
- Successfully completed studies in a relevant field such as economics or innovation management or a comparable qualification
- Relevant professional experience in innovation management or a comparable role, ideally with knowledge in the financial industry
- Practical experience in implementing innovation projects as well as promoting creativity and innovation
- Experience in leading smaller projects and working with interdisciplinary teams
- Very good analytical skills and problem-solving competence
- Communication and presentation skills to clearly convey innovations and processes and convince stakeholders
- Very good German and English skills (level C1/C2)
Your benefits
- Short decision-making paths
With us, you can act directly and quickly – flat hierarchies make it possible - Health and leisure in focus
We offer you a versatile internal program for health promotion and leisure activities – because your well-being is important to us - Fitness on site
Stay in shape and use our in-house fitness center with modern equipment and a versatile range of group classes - Modern workplaces
Look forward to a comfortable workplace with height-adjustable desks and ergonomic equipment - Young and dynamic teams
Become part of a motivated team full of team spirit and energy. We work hand in hand for shared success - Flexibility that suits you
Enjoy flexible working hours and up to 28 vacation days – depending on age - Additional days off
Benefit from up to 22 public holidays annually
Your first six months with us
From your first day at work, you will be systematically integrated into the team and can count on the support of your colleagues from the start. Teamwork as well as an open and collegial interaction are highly valued here.
Do you have questions about the application process? Then contact Silvan Flessati in the Recruiting Office: by phone at +423 320 22 00 or by email at recruiting@bankfrick.li.
