At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for qualified excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.
As a Senior Innovation Program / Project Lead, you will take full ownership for the design, execution, and global scaling of strategic innovation programs across TÜV SÜD. This is a global role reporting directly into the Head of Group Innovation at HQ in Munich, with high visibility across the executive level. You will drive large-scale service, platform, and business model innovations in close collaboration with leading industry and technology partners. The role requires travel across Asia and globally.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of strategic, cross-divisional innovation programs from concept through global scale-up.
Drive business integration into a global matrix organization, ensuring adoption, alignment, and sustainable value creation across divisions and regions.
Build and lead strategic partnerships, including co-development and co-investment models with leading external partners.
Lead program governance, milestones, and decision-making processes at executive level, including preparation of board-ready materials.
Ensure successful rollout, scaling, and handover into robust global operating models.
Provide functional leadership to international, cross-disciplinary project teams.
Education And Experience
Strong experience in integrating innovation outcomes into a global matrix organization and driving adoption across business units.
Proven track record in leading complex, high-impact global programs in innovation, venture building, corporate development, or transformation.
Deep expertise in building and managing partnerships
📌 Senior Innovation Program Lead (India)
🏢 TUV SUD
📍 India