Innovation Manager / Head of Innovation H/F

About the Position

IN Groupe, a global leader in secure identity and trust services, is seeking an Innovation Manager / Head of Innovation H/F to join our team in Paris, France. This role is pivotal in defining, driving, and embedding innovation across the Group to support business growth, technology leadership, and long-term competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead Innovation Initiatives: Animate innovation initiatives across all Business Units and Group functions.
• Program Management: Design, organize, and manage innovation programs including Station IN, Innovation Challenge, workshops, and ideation sessions.
• Culture of Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous innovation by encouraging collaboration and employee engagement.
• Technology Scouting: Develop strategic technology scouting and foresight capabilities.
• Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration between research teams, technology experts, business leaders, startups, and academic institutions.
• Governance: Develop innovation governance, KPIs, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Emerging Technologies: Identify, assess, and promote breakthrough technologies in AI, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Biometrics, and more.
• Innovation Ecosystem: Design and implement a European Identity Technology Federation program and coordinate regional innovation hubs.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Technologies, Innovation Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in innovation management, technology strategy, digital transformation, product innovation, or R&D leadership roles.
• Skills: Proven experience in driving innovation programs and managing cross-functional initiatives. Experience in identity, cybersecurity, digital trust, authentication, biometrics, or related sectors is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and business acumen. Ability to identify emerging technologies and assess their business impact.
• Knowledge: Understanding of digital identity, security, trust services, and emerging technology trends.
• Management: Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Environment: Ability to operate in international and multidisciplinary environments.

We Offer

• Location: Paris, France
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Company: Join a global leader in secure identity and trust services.
• Growth: Be part of a company that shapes the future of identity and secure transaction markets.

About the Company

IN Groupe is the global leader in secure identity and trust services. With our solutions and our international network of 10 R&D centers, we support governments and businesses in more than 130 countries. Our 4,000 employees across 40 countries work to ensure that everyone has access to a reliable and secure identity, both in the physical and digital worlds.