Innovation Program Manager
Innovation Program Manager
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Job Description
Location: Copenhagen Denmark (Fulltime onsite)
Reports to: VP of Technology
Start Date: ASAP we interview on ongoing basis
Role Overview
As an Innovation Program Manager you will lead and optimize ATLANT 3Ds innovation lifecycle spanning R&D Engineering and Applications teams as well as customer pilot programs and crossfunctional innovation initiatives. Your role is critical in ensuring process standardization structured project and seamless technology transfer while managing intellectual property (IP) to secure ATLANT 3Ds competitive edge.
You will work closely with the VP of Technology and senior leadership to align innovation pipelines with strategic goals ensuring ATLANT 3D remains at the forefront of atomicscale manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Innovation Process Management
- Develop and standardize structured innovation workflows ensuring efficiency quality and scalability across R&D Engineering and Applications teams.
- Implement methodologies for prototyping testing and project ensuring alignment with company strategy.
- Drive skills training competency development and knowledgesharing to enhance structured innovation within technical teams.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives enhancing operational efficiency tool development and best practices adoption.
2. Portfolio & Program Management
- Oversee the technology and innovation portfolio ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
- Implement portfolio governance practices for product development steering risk management and performance tracking.
- Define and track KPIs to measure success optimize resource allocation and ensure highimpact innovation investments.
- Work closely with senior leadership (VP of Technology CEO etc. to report portfolio progress key outcomes and resource needs.
3. Project & IP Management
- Lead project across R&D Engineering and Applications teams ensuring timely and budgetconscious delivery.
- Integrate IP management into project workflows ensuring prototypes and innovations are documented protected and leveraged for competitive advantage.
- Foster crossfunctional collaboration and structured problemsolving to improve project efficiency and outcomes.
- Implement processes to identify evaluate and protect IP opportunities coordinating with legal teams and external partners.
4. Technology Transfer & Pilot Programs
- Oversee the transition of R&D innovations into scalable applications pilot programs and commercial projects.
- Manage technology transfer programs ensuring smooth transitions from concept validation to commercial implementation.
- Work with crossfunctional teams to prioritize and execute highimpact technology transfers aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure IP protection and commercialization strategies are embedded within the technology transfer process.
- Collaborate with customers and external partners to align pilot programs with market requirements delivering highvalue outcomes.
MustHave Qualifications
Education: Bachelors or Masters in Innovation Management Technology Management Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 5 years in innovation program management technology portfolio oversight and structured project .
Expertise in:
- Process standardization technology transfer and crossfunctional program management.
- Project from concept validation to commercialization.
- IP management ensuring proper documentation protection and utilization of innovations.
- Project management methodologies such as Agile StageGate Lean or hybrid approaches.
- Datadriven decisionmaking risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong leadership collaboration and communication skills capable of aligning diverse teams and stakeholders.
GoodtoHave Qualifications
Experience in technology R&D transfer and industrial product commercialization.
Proven track record in managing pilot programs validating and scaling innovative applications.
Familiarity with digital transformation tools automation frameworks and AIenhanced workflows.
Understanding of business enablement strategies innovation frameworks and methodologies.
Exposure to emerging technology trends such as advanced manufacturing automation AIdriven innovation and space manufacturing applications.
Tools & Methodologies
Primary Tools Used at ATLANT 3D
Monday Project & task management for visibility across teams.
Microsoft SharePoint & 365 Document management and centralized knowledgesharing.
Miro Digital whiteboarding for remote/onsite brainstorming.
Microsoft Teams Realtime communication and project coordination.
Power BI Data visualization and portfolio analytics for decisionmaking.
SolidWorks Mechanical design prototyping and 3D modeling.
Recommended Additional Tools & Frameworks
Agile/Scrum or Lean Iterative development & rapid feedback loops.
StageGate Managing transitions from concept to fullscale commercialization.
Design Thinking Userfocused problemsolving and prototyping.
Root Cause Analysis 5 Whys Fishbone Diagrams FMEA) Identifying and mitigating risks in earlystage R&D.
IP Management Systems (Anaqua IPfolio) Patent tracking and strategic IP development.
Key Expected Results
Optimized innovation processes improving efficiency and standardization across R&D Engineering and Applications.
Enhanced project portfolio management ensuring innovation investments align with company objectives.
Successful of innovation programs delivering solutions on time and within budget.
Accelerated technology transfer bridging R&D Engineering and Applications for commercial readiness.
Business enablement through innovation leveraging advanced tools and processes to drive operational success.
Fostering a culture of open innovation and continuous improvement supporting structured problemsolving and collaboration.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation 8 employer paid pension delicious lunch and office snacks.
International working environment our work language is English.
Future Growth & Impact Supportive environment for career growth opportunities in atomic scale manufacturing impacting multiple industries.
Clear Communication & GoalSetting Close collaboration with leadership to define and achieve objectives.
About ATLANT 3D
ATLANT 3D Nanosystems is pioneering the Atomic Scale Manufacturing Era pushing the boundaries of advanced materials and micro/nanodevice production. Our mission is to drive breakthrough innovations enabling businesses to develop disruptive applications with unmatched speed precision and quality. We foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and open innovationwhere every team member contributes to shaping the future. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Employment Type
Full Time
