Innovation Manager Robotics

At Vinçotte, safety is more than a priority — it's in our DNA. As the market leader in the Benelux, we help companies of all sizes operate safely, efficiently and with confidence in the future. Every day, over 1,500 experts deliver independent inspection, certification, conformity assessment and training services. With more than 60,000 satisfied customers and as part of Kiwa – a member of the SHV Family of Companies – we keep innovating to make the world safer and more efficient. Join us and help build the future of safety. Robotics and Intelligent Inspections is a strategic product category that combines robotic systems, AI, and advanced sensors to automate and optimize inspection processes. It includes drones, crawlers, and machine vision tools for safe, efficient inspections in challenging environments. Intelligent algorithms enable defect detection, predictive maintenance, and real-time data analysis, while integrated digital platforms streamline reporting and compliance. As Innovation Manager, you manage the product portfolio and product lifecycle within your product category. You are a key player in product and service innovation, especially in the Ideation and Development phase where you take the lead. You report to the Head of Engineering, ICC Nuc, Technology & Innovation. You will collaborate closely with the Market Manager on Innovation. As Innovation Manager you manage the development and lifecycle of specific products or services within the division Industrial Services. You keep track of financial figures (revenue, contribution, …) and their evolution. You ensure that your product portfolio is actively promoted by marketing, sales and customer service. Together, you collaborate on an approach and actions in order to support, (re)boosting sales and delivery efforts. You manage the development and lifecycle of specific products from a strategic perspective, and you ensure introduction of new products and services as well as the outphasing of end-of-life products and services. When certain developments, aspects, or innovation programs have a scope that extends beyond the division, you take the lead on these aspects, in consultation with the various stakeholders. You contribute to Innovation of your products and services portfolio within your product category. You facilitate the Ideation phase and funnel. You collect new ideas and concepts from colleagues of different disciplines via different channels and initiatives (e.g. ideation sessions). You capture trends within your product category by participating to relevant events, seminars, … You collect market, competitor and customer information, provided by the Market Manager on your request as input for the business case and market potential. You will present new ideas on the Innovation Board. You manage the development phase. You work out in more detail the new concept in collaboration with all stakeholders, bring it to test markets and consumer assessment mechanisms (e.g. consumer panel). In this phase you further detail the business case in terms of potential (volume, revenue, …) and costs (market & deliver). You participate to the Launch phase of new products and services. You give input to the Launch plan (market and sales efforts, delivery and service preparation, …). You are responsible for the Product stream (e.g. product sheets, …). You participate in the launch follow up sessions. You report on development and launch tracks for your product category within the innovation board. You manage the innovation budget available within the division. Education : Master's degree. Experience: Good understanding of markets, products and services related to TIC businesses. Good technical understanding of customer requirements, legislation and trends. Experienced in product innovation, development and innovation management. Languages: Native in Dutch or French, with a good command of the other language, and a strong working knowledge of English. Competences & motivation: Strategic mindset, able to see the big picture in terms of business goals and strategy. Analytical skills, helicopter view. Loves to work with business data, as basis for analysis. Understanding of basic Business Intelligence (excel, Power BI) and advanced Intelligence tools (process mining, predictive analytics) is a plus. Loves “out of the box” thinking. Communication and presentation skills. Decisive and resilient, able to operate effectively under pressure and challenge business in their way of doing things, by capturing efficiency and customer experience issues and suggesting improved ways of doing things. Adaptable and agile, open to learning and embracing new challenges. Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative leadership style. Excited to strengthen our team? Great — because here's what you can expect at Vinçotte: A supportive Vinçotte community with enthusiastic and driven colleagues. The opportunity to grow and expand your expertise. A role where objectivity matters, but out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged. A job with real impact: your voice helps shape our future. The chance to contribute to a safer and more efficient society every day. An attractive salary package complemented by various benefits (meal vouchers, company car, additional vacation days, …). 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