Location & Work Modality: Rubí / Barcelona, On site.Start: ASAPType of Contract: Full Time / PermanentAbout SubmerThe best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic, and Reliable. If these resonate with you, we're sure you will find your place here in no time. At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacentre, supercomputer, hyperscale, and edge applications to make that future possible.Our multinational talented team has a huge passion for reducing the IT environmental footprint and expertise in datacentre design and day-to-day operations. We're scaling our team and operations worldwide to meet growing international demand.What Impact You Will HaveAs the Innovation and Engineering Strategy Lead, you will drive transformative change by aligning our engineering efforts with the company's innovation agenda. Your forward-thinking strategies, technical expertise, and bold leadership will inspire teams to challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and solve complex problems. By fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity, you will ensure that our engineering solutions remain at the cutting edge, delivering meaningful value to both the organization and its customers.Core ResponsibilitiesWork with R&D leaders to align innovation projects with company strategy and market demands.Lead efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and trends to integrate into the R&D pipeline.Support the evaluation and prioritization of R&D initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and resource availability.Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure alignment on objectives and communicate progress effectively.Foster a culture of innovation by mentoring teams and implementing processes that encourage creative problem-solving.Monitor and report on the progress of innovation and engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and company OKR.Foster collaboration between R&D, engineering, and other departments (e.G., marketing, sales) to translate innovation into market-ready products.Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working, ensuring buy-in from teams.Requirements8+ years experience in leading innovation or engineering strategies within a technology-driven environment or consultancy firm.Ideally coming from an engineering academic background.Strong technical acumen with the ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies effectively.Proven ability to balance creative thinking with pragmatic decision-making in fast-paced environments.Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.#J-18808-Ljbffr