Innovation and Engineering Strategy Manager

Job title:

Innovation and Engineering Strategy Manager

Company:

Submer

Job description

Location & work modality: Rubí / Barcelona, On site.Start: ASAPType of Contract: Full Time / PermanentAbout SubmerThe best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic, and Reliable. If these resonate with you, we’re sure you will find your place here in no time.At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacentre, supercomputer, hyperscale, and edge applications to make that future possible.Our multinational talented team has a huge passion in reducing the IT environmental footprint and expertise in datacentre design and day-to-day operations. We’re scaling our team and operations worldwide to meet growing international demand.What Impact you will haveAs the Innovation and Engineering Strategy Lead, you will drive transformative change by aligning our engineering efforts with the company’s innovation agenda. Your forward-thinking strategies, technical expertise, and bold leadership will inspire teams to challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and solve complex problems. By fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity, you will ensure that our engineering solutions remain at the cutting edge, delivering meaningful value to both the organization and its customers.Core Responsibilities

• Work with R&D leaders to align innovation projects with company strategy and market demands.
• Lead efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and trends to integrate into the R&D pipeline.
• Support the evaluation and prioritization of R&D initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure alignment on objectives and communicate progress effectively.
• Foster a culture of innovation by mentoring teams and implementing processes that encourage creative problem-solving.
• Monitor and report on the progress of innovation and engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and company OKR.
• Foster collaboration between R&D, engineering, and other departments (e.g., marketing, sales) to translate innovation into market-ready products.
• Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working, ensuring buy-in from teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in leading innovation or engineering strategies within a technology-driven environment or consultancy firm.
• Ideally coming from an engineering academic background.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies effectively.
• Proven ability to balance creative thinking with pragmatic decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for building relationships and driving partnerships.
• Fluent level of English.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Restaurant Pass.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Language classes (English).
• A healthy work environment with fresh fruits to energise and an on-site gym for active breaks.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You’ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive ResponsibilitySubmer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.“Submer was born in 2015 from two brilliant and original minds, Daniel Pope and Pol Valls, to make operating and constructing data centers more sustainable and efficient.Our Mission is to build sustainable and future-proof digital infrastructures to create a better and fairer world with sustainable technology.”

Expected salary

Location

Rubí, Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:06:25 GMT

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