New Ventures Manager fmd

About Prewave

Make a Real Difference

At Prewave we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our innovative AI solutions help businesses identify and predict global supply chain risks. Our aim is to make supply chains more resilient transparent and sustainable. By doing this we help companies to ensure fair working conditions eliminate child labour reduce waste and promote sustainable practices across global supply chains.

Trusted by Global Industry Leaders

Prewave proudly partners with industry leaders such as BMW Krcher Hilti PwC and Porsche. Our supply chain superintelligence helps navigate complex supply chain challenges ensuring operational integrity and enhancing market leadership.

Your mission

We are looking for a New Ventures Manager (f/m/d) who will

• Develop and test hypotheses about new products and business models: Formulate hypotheses about potential solutions and design experiments to test their viability with our existing customer base and beyond.
• Lead MVP experimentation: Iteratively develop minimum viable products (MVPs) to quickly test and validate new ideas. This may include handson prototyping collaborating with agencies/freelancers or working closely with our product and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams: Work closely with product management engineering operations marketing and sales teams to gather input & build consensus the delivery will be your responsibility though.
• Analyze and communicate results: Track key metrics analyze data and present findings to stakeholders to inform decisionmaking and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion innovation: Foster a culture of innovation within the company encouraging experimentation risktaking and creative problemsolving.

Your profile

Musthaves:

• Track record of impact & excellence: You have at least 5 years of professional experience as an Innovation Manager Growth Initiative Manager or in a similar role. Ideally you have a proven track record in product innovation building your own business(es) working in highperformance environments (consulting investment banking VC big tech etc.).
• Entrepreneurial mindset: Youre a selfstarter with a passion for innovation bias for action and ability to thrive in a fastpaced everchanging environment.
• Inspiring spirit: You can effectively convey your vision and inspire others especially customers to embrace new ideas.
• Strong analytical skills: You have the ability to gather analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Experience with agile methodologies: You are familiar with agile development processes and lean startup principles.
• Technical proficiency: You have a solid understanding of SaaS business models and software development.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• A valid work permit is required depending on the country you will be working from (Germany Austria the UK or France).

Youll get bonus points for

• Background in supply chain management risk management or compliance
• Experience in working with and negotiating with external vendors / partners.
• Basic knowledge of software engineering data science and cloud technologies
• Experience with applied product analytics e.g. using SQL R or dedicated products.

What we offer you

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We recognize and reward talent. Youll receive a competitive compensation package of minimum EUR 3724 gross annually tailored to your qualifications experience and the role.
• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a dynamic team in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all backgrounds identities and experiences are valued. Your voice is important here.
• WorkLife Balance: Your wellbeing matters. Enjoy flexible working hours and options for working from home to promote a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

What our employees love:

• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.
• Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.
• Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings Pingpong tournaments company dinners seasonal celebrations and more to foster a vibrant team spirit.
• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Participate in team sports through our partnership with Eversports support your mental wellbeing with guidance from our workplace psychologist and benefit from health initiatives such as shiatsu sessions vaccinations and regular health checkups to prioritise your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Your device of choice: whether its Windows MacOS or Linux well let you choose your preferred operating system.
• Training and Development: We believe in investing in our employees growth. Besides companywide German and soft skills training each team member is encouraged to discuss their professional development ideas with their manager.