Job Title: Automotive R&D Partnership Manager
The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between R&D teams and external innovation sources to keep the company ahead by identifying emerging technologies and fostering partnerships that turn ideas into real-world automotive advancements.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading automotive company based in Munich.
This role involves sourcing ventures with universities, startup-ups, and corporations in the automotive sector, leveraging expertise in ADAS, BbW, SbW, and AI to drive innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify future technology trends and assess their strategic fit.
* Build networks with leading startups, universities, and tech hubs.
* Lead collaboration projects and align stakeholders from R&D to executive level.
* Support the creation of long-term technology roadmaps.
* Organize expert talks, management visits, and strategy sessions.
Requirements:
* Masters or PhD in a technical field.
* Proven experience in innovation, R&D partnerships, or tech strategy.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (C-suite, academia, and partners).
* Technology Strategy: Experience creating and managing technology roadmaps, trend analysis & foresight methods, tech feasibility assessment.
* Fluent German and English, additional European languages a plus.
* Willingness to travel (20%+ annually).
Benefits:
We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to be part of shaping the future of the automotive industry.