Manager Business Excellence

Purpose of the Role

Manage innovation programs such as Tata Motors Innovista, Tata Ideas, Tata Innoverse, Design Thinking
Support engagement with Start-ups to address identified challenges Collaborate with functions to support them in solving their challenges through innovation programs Collaborate with external stakeholders including Group Innovation Office, Start-ups, academia and industry bodies.

Role & responsibilities

Manage platforms - Innovista Portal, eHackathon, Innoverse and related portals
Co-ordinate with functions for challenge identification, formulation, posting, idea tracking, implementation review at functional level Guide teams at functional level for effective participation in Innovista and other Innovation Programs Support to drive Design thinking workshops Analyze data at functional and organizational level to drive the effectiveness of Innovation Programs Drive pilot project with start up. Manage budgets, purchase orders, logistics arrangements for Innovista and other Innovation Programs (Internal & External)

Preferred candidate profile

5 to 8 years of experience ( 1+ year of experience in managing innovation is preferred)
B. Tech, Post graduation (MBA or equivalent is desirable ), Exposure to AI tools.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical skills; skilled in Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, project management.
Interpersonal skills and collaboration skills - ability to interact and collaborate with seniors and teams (internal as well as external stakeholders)

Adherence to Innovista timeplans, Startup pilot timelines, Adherence to Design Thinking workshop plan,No of ideas submitted in Tata Ideas, Number of projects submitted from functions in Tata Innovista