Project Assistant in Innovation Management (m/f/d)

VIRTUAL VEHICLE is an internationally successful research and development center for virtual vehicle technologies. We deal with future vehicle concepts and future
development processes. Current developments in the field of powertrains and
driver assistance systems are leading to strongly software-based vehicles
(software-defined car) and therefore require a rethink and new approaches in
vehicle development. With over 300 employees, we are the largest research
center for virtual vehicle development in Europe. We are working on safe,
environmentally friendly and affordable vehicles of the future.

The Living Innovation Lab, which operates within Virtual Vehicle, deals with the transfer of knowledge from research to industry and enables interested companies to explore and try out innovative ideas with new technologies. In addition to demonstrating research developments, it provides platforms, knowledge transfer and access to networks and funding organisations.

The position includes collaboration in the Living Innovation Lab and the EDIH Applied CPSEU project (European Digital Innovation Hub) with the aim of offering services to companies and promoting European networking.

Tasks

• Development and coordination of sales and marketing activities within the projects. Presentation of project results at internal and external events and project meetings. Acquisition of companies for cooperation (regional and European level).
• Support in the implementation of projects.
• Preparation of reports, reviews and presentations.
• Conducting workshops, webinars or trainings.
• Participation in the constant development of the Living Innovation Lab (strategic & operational).

Requirements

• You like to deal with new technologies and applied research.
• You love to develop new services in the area of digitalisation, vehicle technologies and Industry 4.0 and bring them to market.
• A degree in innovation management, industrial engineering or technology (telematics, information technology, automotive engineering, or similar) with an economic interest is an advantage.
• Ideally, you have knowledge of the national funding landscape and the handling of R&D projects.
• You enjoy working in a team.
• Willingness to travel to a maximum of 10%.
• Good knowledge of English (min. B2).

Benefits

• A highly varied and diverse range of tasks in an international research centre.
• An exciting and interdisciplinary working environment with a lot of creative
  freedom.
• Contractually secured home office models and individual time management that offer you the flexibility you need.
• An environment with flat hierarchies that gives you the freedom to take on
  responsibility and allows for creative collaboration.
• Personal and professional development opportunities on any career level.
• Welcome Day for new employees .
• Mentoring programme for new employees .
• Sports and health promotion activities, including weekly yoga, company runs and
  medical check-ups.
• Corporate events.