Innovation Hub Assistant Manager

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for Manage Innovation HUB and develop a process of transforming idea to prototype with internal and external stakeholders. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

We are seeking a motivated and strategic Assistant Manager to join our Innovation Hub team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in exploring new venture opportunities, leading ideation sessions for new ventures, and executing internal innovation initiatives across stc Group. This position requires a strong balance between creative thinking, strategic analysis, and project execution.

Primary Role:

• Conduct in-depth assessment of various white-spaces to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential disruption areas (e.g. industry understanding, value chain mapping, stakeholder mapping and relationships definitions)
• Lead ideation processes focused on four key lenses; desirability, feasibility, viability, and strategic fit for stc Group
• Identify value propositions based on identified challenges/pain-points and insights, and further define selected value propositions through research, customer interviews, expert interviews, field visits, etc.
• Assess specific market vertical and competitive landscapes (e.g. direct, non-direct, incumbents, startups, sector VC investment analysis)
• Support preparation of concept papers for prioritized new venture opportunities for stc Group

Job Responsibility (Cont.)

• Lead and support in internal innovation programs and initiatives across stc Group to foster an innovative culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess new innovative ideas, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Manage overall Innovation Hub operations, including but not limited to; tracking and reporting on the progress of internal initiatives ensuring timelines and objectives are met.

Years of Experience

4 -6 YoE

Nature of Experience

Job Band

Professional

Skills

Education

Additional Education

Certifications