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Innovation Manager Validation - Footwear At Fashion for Good we're looking for a Innovation Manager (Validation) focused on Footwear to join our team. Full-time · Amsterdam About the job Fashion for Good has established itself as the go-to platform for sustainable fashion innovation on a global level. We seek an Innovation Manager who will be responsible for overseeing Fashion for Good's Innovation Platform validation activities in Footwear (incl. bio and recycled materials, manufacturing, leather processing / alternatives) and Packaging. They will be responsible for managing 1 direct report. The Innovation Manager will be part of the Fashion for Good innovation team reporting into the Innovation Director - Validation. As part of this, the innovation manager is responsible for the following areas: Innovator Due Diligence and Support - Manage all scouting and due diligence in Footwear including: assessing impact, capacity, technology, financial history and projections, liquidity / runway, business models, pricing for the respective innovations - Manage the team to provide relevant technical and strategic support for FFG alumni. Innovation Intelligence - Manage all activities related to Innovation Intelligence in given focus areas, including landscape updates, working groups, workshops and deep dives - Continue to build Fashion for Good's presence as a thought leader in given areas through events and publication contributions Project and Stakeholder Management - Build relationships with brands and manufacturers to identify opportunities for projects and pilots - Be responsible for scoping the projects/pilots, budgeting, drafting and finalising all agreements, communications etc. with support from analysts / associates - Be responsible for managing relevant budgets, ensuring all invoicing is properly complete - Alongside the scaling team identify implementation opportunities for specific innovations - Establish and ma...



