Director Innovation Management (f/m/d)

What You'll Do

• Define, drive and evangelize NXP’s innovation strategy, identifying future growth areas and translating technology, market, and ecosystem trends into clear direction for senior leadership Lead the Innovation Management function, including governance (Innovation Council & Boards), portfolio steering, and cross-functional alignment with Business Lines Establish and expand innovation ecosystems (startups, universities, partnerships) while acting as a senior advisor to drive innovation-led growth and new business creation Shape and manage the end-to-end innovation portfolio, including prioritization, funding logic, and success metrics Drive alignment between corporate strategy, R&D, and business lines to ensure innovation efforts translate into business impact Define and implement KPIs and performance tracking for innovation initiatives and governance structures Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization Represent innovation management in senior leadership forums, towards the NXP management team and contribute to enterprise-level decision-making Requirements Extensive experience (≈12+ years) in innovation, strategy, R&D, technology leadership or track record in start-ups/venturing Strong strategic foresight with the ability to translate trends into actionable, decision-ready insights Proven leadership and influence skills across functions, geographies, and senior stakeholders Experience building structures, teams, or new capabilities in ambiguous environments Strong execution mindset with the ability to turn ideas into tangible outcomes Excellent communication skills, including synthesizing complex topics into clear executive narratives Broad, multidisciplinary thinking with high learning agility and curiosity for emerging technologies More information about NXP in Germany... #LI-38ff