Senior Innovation Manager
Digital CatapultBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Posted October 30, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Digital Catapult is a deep tech innovation organisation driving business value by accelerating the application of advanced technologies. Partnering with government, industry and academia, we focus on significant challenges and opportunities facing the UK’s economy and society, where technology can play a major role in providing solutions. We break down barriers, de-risk innovation, open up markets and responsibly shape the products, services and experiences of the future. Digital Catapult is part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network. Catapults provide a unique combination of cutting-edge R&D facilities and world-class technical expertise to support UK business innovation.
Job Description
Digital Catapult is seeking a Senior Innovation Manager to lead complex innovation projects, including Smart Nano NI and Innovate UK initiatives. This role requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic influence. The Manager will coordinate multi-partner teams, driving innovation and business growth, and should have experience managing risk and reporting outcomes.
Requirements
- Proven experience running complex innovation or R&D projects.
- Understanding of innovation processes in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, photonics, or data-driven technology.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strong project risk management and reporting abilities.
- Outstanding communication and analytical skills.
Benefits
- Excellent holiday package
- Double-matched pension
- Discretionary bonus
- Health cash plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- E-Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle2Work
- Tech Scheme
- Gym Discounts
- Give As you Earn
- PerkPal
- Life insurance
- EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Hybrid working
- Company social events
- Investing in employee learning
- Company events
