Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Group Vice President Innovation
- Location: United States
- Scope: Global
MISSION
Lead OPmobilitys Advanced Innovation strategy and New Business Labs ecosystem to identify, validate and accelerate new growth opportunities, emerging technologies and disruptive business models supporting the Groups long-term strategic ambitions.
Drive innovation governance, technology road mapping, open innovation initiatives and innovation portfolio management, while ensuring strong alignment with Business Groups and corporate strategy.
Responsibilities & Activities
Innovation Strategy
- Define and continuously update the Group Innovation Strategy.
- Develop, maintain and release the Product Technology Roadmap.
- Identify strategic technology domains and future growth opportunities.
- Translate market, societal and technology trends into innovation priorities.
New Business Development
- Lead the New Business Labs framework across regions.
- Explore opportunities beyond traditional automotive markets.
- Structure and manage innovation opportunity portfolios.
- Support creation of new business models and adjacent growth opportunities.
Open Innovation & Ecosystem Management
- Build partnerships with startups, universities, research centers, venture capital firms and innovation networks.
- Lead technology scouting activities.
- Develop collaborative innovation programs and proof-of-concept initiatives.
- Maximize value from strategic memberships and innovation ecosystems.
- Organize internal and external innovation events to create visibility of groups innovation activities.
Innovation Portfolio Management
- Govern the Innovation Pipeline.
- Manage project gate reviews and investment decisions.
- Monitor innovation KPIs and portfolio performance.
- Ensure proper resource allocation and prioritization.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and facilitate Innovation Board reviews.
- Coordinate innovation activities with Business Groups and corporate functions.
- Ensure alignment between innovation programs and Group strategic plan.
- Provide executive reporting to CODIR and Group leadership.
Team Leadership
- Lead Advanced Innovation, Open Innovation and New Business Labs teams.
- Develop innovation competencies across the organization.
- Foster an entrepreneurial and experimentation mindset.
- Build a strong global innovation community.
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
Personal Background
- Masters degree in Engineering, Technology, Innovation Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
- Advanced degree (MBA, Executive MBA, MSc, PhD) highly valued.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies, industrial systems and business strategy
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Innovation, R&D, Technology Strategy, Product Development or Business Development.
- Proven experience leading innovation portfolios within an international industrial environment
Job Technical skills
- Innovation Management
- Open Innovation
- Technology Scouting
- Venture & Startup Ecosystem
- Portfolio Management
- Product Technology Roadmapping
- Business Model Innovation
- Strategic Planning
- Design Thinking
- Emerging Technologies Assessment
Job Soft skills
- Strategic Vision
- Influence and Stakeholder Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Systems Thinking
- Complexity Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Change Leadership
- Executive Communication
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You'll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.