Professional Innovation Program Manager (f/m/x) - Limited for 2 years
Join RBI’s dynamic Innovation Team and help us drive and enable our colleagues Group-wide to learn valuable innovation methods, drive their own innovation projects, and build a more collaborative and creative culture. In this role, you will manage our flagship innovation programs, organize inspiring events, engage with a vibrant innovation community, and facilitate workshops that empower employees to turn ideas into impact, all while honing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Your mission at RBI:
* Innovation Program Management: Organize RBI’s award‑winning innovation programs for employees across our network. Design, coordinate, and deliver experiences that inspire participants to apply innovation methods and mindsets in their daily work and drive their own innovation projects.
* Event Management: Engage our internal innovation community by planning and executing inspiring events and meetups – from small gatherings to large‑scale highlights such as the Innovation Day. You’ll manage everything from concept to execution, ensuring every event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impact.
* Facilitation & Moderation: Support and co‑facilitate various workshop formats with the aim to build a stronger innovation culture within the organization. You’ll prepare logistics (rooms, participants, materials), manage stakeholders, and help create an open, energetic environment.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Keep stakeholders – from internal coaches to top management – aligned and informed. Use your strong communication and presentation skills to prepare effective meetings, share updates, and ensure alignment across teams.
Your core competencies:
* Hands‑on team player with strong organizational and collaboration skills
* 2–5 years of professional experience, ideally in corporate innovation, program management, or event management
* University degree, preferably with a focus on innovation management, entrepreneurship, or project management
* Proven experience in program and event management
* Basic understanding of Design Thinking, Lean Startup, or similar innovation methodologies
* Excellent communication skills in English; German and/or CEE languages are an advantage
Nice to have:
* A sense of design and storytelling (visuals, presentations, and concept communication)
* Passionate about empowering others and enabling innovative thinking across the organization
What we offer:
* Flexible work week: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria, and 30 days/year remote work from any EU country.
* Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Find out more about international applications here.
* Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
* Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check‑ups, and sport allowances.
* Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a heavily subsidized public transport pass.
* Family support: Child allowances, gender‑neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
* Competitive salary: Starting at EUR 53.100, gross p.a. excluding overtime, with market‑compliant overpayment based on experience and qualifications. We are happy to discuss your actual salary in person.
Your contact:
Nina Kokorovic
Talent Acquisition Team
Build a career where your work truly matters. At Raiffeisen Bank International, with more than 17 million customers across Austria and CEE, it’s our people who make the difference. From day one, you’ll take responsibility, grow beyond ladders and org charts, and help us deliver lasting value to our customers. We are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusiveness, and equity — striving to create a culture where every voice is heard and every individual feels valued and respected.
Your benefits at one sight:
Join a team that values your well-being and professional development, offering a variety of benefits to support your success.
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