Hybrid Innovation Manager

at FCJ Venture Builder

• Job title: Innovation Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

About the role

• Manager of Innovation supporting and accelerating startups at different development stages in a leading venture builder company.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor startups using the CVB (Corporate Venture Builder) methodology;
• Lead startup selection processes, Investor Days, and Selection Committees;
• Identify pain points, challenges, and opportunities for startups and operational teams;
• Plan and execute initiatives to accelerate business growth and maturity;
• Conduct regular follow-ups and meetings with portfolio startups;
• Actively contribute to the growth strategy of startups and the network;
• Track performance metrics and prepare reports and efficiency indicators;
• Run weekly sprints focused on deliverables, results, and continuous improvement;
• Keep information and metrics up to date in management platforms (e.g., Shareholders);
• Support internal process improvements and the adoption of tools with a focus on scalability;
• Collaborate to improve the customer and user experience of products and services;
• Build relationships with investors, funds, accelerators, and other stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem;
• Support the development of strategic and technology roadmaps for startups;
• Participate in defining and monitoring the strategic allocation of resources for each startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Business Management, Technology, or related fields;
• Postgraduate degree or MBA in Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, or related areas (preferred);
• Proven experience in innovation, startups, venture builders, hubs, accelerators, or incubators;
• Experience monitoring metrics, defining strategies, and supporting business scaling;
• Analytical skills, systems thinking, and a strong results orientation;
• Good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.