Innovation Project Manager (m/f/d) PoC & MVP

Job description

We are Bertrandt. An independent, international engineering service provider with decades of expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a comprehensive understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions across the entire value chain. We focus on the trending topics of digitalization, e-mobility, and autonomous systems, primarily for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and mechanical engineering industries, consistently enabling the development of tailor-made solutions. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future. We work toward this every day - with approximately 12,000 employees at over 50 locations worldwide. Join our team and drive innovative technical solutions from initial customer ideas to successful prototype validation. You will shape future-oriented concepts and coordinate their implementation across the entire innovation lifecycle. What to expect: Develop customer ideas into structured innovation concepts based on user needs, customer value, user stories, motivation, and technical requirements Analyze customer challenges and existing solutions, define target concepts, and evaluate customer value, business viability, and technical feasibility from an end-to-end perspective Define technical solution concepts covering electrical/electronic architectures, communication networks, vehicle-related services, control units, backend integration, and human-machine interfaces Prepare technical specifications, identify suitable suppliers, obtain quotations, and coordinate internal approval processes Manage the implementation of mock-ups, demonstrators, and prototypes throughout the innovation lifecycle Plan and coordinate customer testing activities and ensure successful Proof of Concept (PoC) and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) evaluations Drive change requests through relevant committees, report project progress, and coordinate internal and external stakeholders What you bring: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable qualification Proven ability to manage technical innovation ideas from concept to prototype handover Customer-oriented, structured, and independent way of working Experience in developing and evaluating technical solution concepts from a customer, business, and technical perspective Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Driving licence and willingness to work regularly on site in Mladá Boleslav Czech language skills at a professional communication level (minimum B2) are mandatory English language skills at a professional communication level (minimum B2) or German language skills at a professional communication level Willingness to collaborate in an international environment and work closely with local stakeholders At Bertrandt, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on the experience and skills of the applicants. People with severe disabilities or those deemed equivalent under SGB IX are warmly welcomed and will be given preference in hiring if equally qualified. Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application!