Innovation Manager Validation - Materials

at  Fashion For Good

ABOUT THE JOB

Within a short time frame of less than 6 years, Fashion for Good has established itself as the go-to platform for sustainable fashion innovation on a global level. We seek an Innovation Manager who will be responsible for overseeing Fashion for Good’s Innovation Platform validation activities in the areas that include Materials (incl. recycled fibres, leather alternatives, biosynthetics, cotton etc), Packaging, Performance Materials and Denim. They will be responsible for managing 4 direct reports. The Innovation Manager will be part of the Fashion for Good innovation team reporting into the Innovation Director - Validation.
As part of this, the innovation manager is responsible for the following areas:

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate has a relevant track record and combines strong interpersonal skills with a self-starting, proactive attitude. The following qualifications are essential:

• Disciplined and demonstrated project management, documentation, and execution,
• Demonstrated capacity to think multiple steps ahead with regards to project management
• Proactively identify opportunities for partner engagement in specific projects and pilots
• Strong analytical skills and ability to scope detailed projects
• Capacity to adapt to different settings, easily navigating different cultures and organisation settings
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and negotiate where needed
• Creative thinking with the ability for sound judgement and accountability
• Positivity, proactiveness, enthusiasm, can-do attitude, comfort in dealing with uncertainty
• Demonstrated experience managing individuals or a team
• Relevant work experience (4+ years) in e.g. management consulting, sustainability, the apparel or footwear industry – preferably with a supply chain connection, an entrepreneurial / start-up setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate has a relevant track record and combines strong interpersonal skills with a self-starting, proactive attitude. The following qualifications are essential:
• Disciplined and demonstrated project management, documentation, and execution,
• Demonstrated capacity to think multiple steps ahead with regards to project management
• Proactively identify opportunities for partner engagement in specific projects and pilots
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to scope detailed projects
• Capacity to adapt to different settings, easily navigating different cultures and organisation settings
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and negotiate where needed
• Creative thinking with the ability for sound judgement and accountability
• Positivity, proactiveness, enthusiasm, can-do attitude, comfort in dealing with uncertainty
• Demonstrated experience managing individuals or a team
• Relevant work experience (4+ years) in e.g. innovation, management consulting, sustainability, the apparel or footwear industry – preferably with a supply chain connection, an entrepreneurial / start-up setting.

EDUCATION

Academic degree (Bachelor (HBO), MBA or Masters) preferably within material science, chemistry, business, textile engineering or chemical engineering. A Masters is preferred.

YOUR APPLICATION

Please submit your application, consisting of a short motivation letter and your CV, via the application link.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We would be looking for someone to start as soon as they are available.

Please refer the Job description for details