Murata · 3 weeks ago
Business Planning Manager - Corporate Technology & Innovation
Murata is a global leader in advanced electronic materials and components, and they are seeking a Business Planning Manager for Corporate Technology & Innovation. This role will drive strategic initiatives and innovation programs, providing project planning and coordination support while engaging with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and execution excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for innovation initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, milestones, and success metrics
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery
Support strategic planning cycles by contributing to roadmaps, business cases, and executive presentations
Develop clear, impactful presentations for internal leadership and external partners on open innovation and strategic initiatives
Create tailored content for diverse audiences, including start-ups, healthcare systems, academic institutions, accelerators, and consulting firms
Gather and incorporate market trends and competitive intelligence into presentations
Facilitate project governance processes, including status reporting, stakeholder updates, agenda publishing and decision-making forums
Coordinate outreach efforts with startups, academic institutions, accelerators, and other innovation partners
Support the evaluation and onboarding of new partners aligned with strategic innovation priorities
Maintain a structured partner engagement calendar and track collaboration outcomes
Assist in organizing innovation showcases, workshops, medical conferences and co-creation sessions with ecosystem stakeholders
Collaborate with legal, digital marketing, procurement, and compliance teams to streamline partnership processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
6+ years of experience in project management, innovation strategy, or corporate development
Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems, emerging technologies, and corporate strategy
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication, promotion, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Excel, MS Project, MS Share Point, MS Office Suite)
Preferred
Masters degree is preferred
Experience working in a fast paced corporate innovation or R&D environment
Familiarity with open innovation models and startup engagement
Familiarity with medical ecosystem trade shows
PMP or similar project management certification
Fluent in Spanish
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
Flexible and health spending accounts.
Talent Development program.
Company
Murata
Welcome to our community. We are a global leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of cutting-edge electronic components, modules, applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-01-31Acquired
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