innovation processes
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
Innovation officers are the link between industrial production and innovation strategies for a company. They work to improve the company responses to sudden change in the markets through innovation with the aim of prevent and deal with business disruptions. They manage and train a team of workers who focus on innovative projects or ideas. They supervise and plan changes in products and process to achieve better organizational efficiency and help the company to be more competitive. They work side-by-side with other executives to make sure they would support initiatives aimed at fostering innovation.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
3 competencesbusiness processes
Processes which an organisation applies to improve efficiency, set new objectives and reach goals in a profitable and timely manner.
emergent technologies
The recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics.
digital
risk management
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods for dealing with risks effectively.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceconsult with industry professionals
Communicate with engineers, designers, survey technicians and representatives involved in survey projects.
Sector-specific
4 competencesdevelop business plans
Plan, write and collaborate in the implement business plans. Include and foresee in the business plan the market strategy, the competitive analysis of the company, the design and the development of the plan, the operations and the management aspects and the financial forecast of the business plan.
implement procurement of innovation
Develop innovation procurement strategies to drive innovation from the demand side, considering forward-looking and alternative solutions that involve either buying the process of innovation or buying the outcomes of innovation created by others. Take into account the innovation objectives of the organisation and related national policies, as well as the available tools and techniques for incorporating these into the procurement process.
innovate in ICT
Create and describe new original research and innovation ideas within the field of information and communication technologies, compare to the emerging technologies and trends and plan the development of new ideas.
digital
promote innovative infrastructure design
Throughout the coordination of an engineering project, promote the development of infrastructure that is innovative and sustainable, in line with the latest developments in the field.
green
Cross-sector
9 competencescarry out strategic research
Research long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.
collaborate with engineers
Work closely and communicate with engineers on designs or new products.
identify new business opportunities
Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.
identify potential markets for companies
Observe and analyse market research findings in order to determine promising and profitable markets. Consider the firm's specific advantage and match it with markets where such value proposition is missing.
improve business processes
Optimise the series of operations of an organisation to achieve efficiency. Analyse and adapt existing business operations in order to set new objectives and meet new goals.
keep updated on innovations in various business fields
Be informed and acquainted with innovations and trends in different industrial and business fields for application in business development.
promote open innovation in research
Apply techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation through collaboration with people and organizations outside the organisation.
research
seek innovation in current practices
Search for improvements and present innovative solutions, creativity and alternative thinking to develop new technologies, methods or ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
use consulting techniques
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesengineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
ICT market
The processes, stakeholders and the dynamics of the chain of goods and services in the ICT market sector.
digital
product life-cycle
The management of the life-cycle of a product from the development stages to the market entry and market removal.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencedefine technology strategy
Create an overall plan of objectives, practices, principles and tactics related to the use of technologies within an organisation and describe the means to reach the objectives, taking into account analyses and relevant regulations.
Cross-sector
1 competenceadvise on patents
Provide advice to inventors and manufacturers as to whether their inventions will be granted patents by researching if the invention is new, innovative and viable.