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[Automotive Vehicles] Open Innovation Lead

Job description

Role Overview
Drive open innovation initiatives by partnering with startups, scaleups, and ecosystem players to pilot and scale breakthrough mobility and technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic goals into innovation roadmaps and focus areas.

  • Source, evaluate, and onboard startups and partners for pilots/POCs.

  • Manage the innovation funnel from ideation to deployment.

  • Organize open calls, hackathons, and engagement events.

  • Build an internal culture of innovation through showcases and learning sessions.

Ideal Requirement

  • 6-10 years in innovation, R&D, product development, or startup collaboration.

  • Proven track record in open innovation programs or startup accelerators.

  • Strong network in Asia's innovation ecosystem.

  • Ability to assess technical and commercial viability of emerging tech.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with agile/lean innovation experience.

  • Familiarity with mobility trends such as EVs, ADAS, AI, and sustainability.

  • Willingness to travel across Southeast Asia.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to melissa.lin@ambition.com.sg

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Business Registration Number : 200611680D | Licence Number : 10C5117 | EA Registration Number: R25127614

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