New Business Innovation Manager

New Business Innovation Manager

Telenet Group Holding

Mechelen, Belgium

You will be part of the M&A & Corporate Development Tribe at Telenet, which is responsible for identifying and accelerating new business opportunities. We operate as “pirates in the navy”, building growth in B2B & B2C through adjacent and transformational innovation. You report to the New Business Development Team Manager.

In this role, you will lead new venture tracks from exploration to acceleration and scale-up, working closely with product, data, and go-to-market experts to turn ideas into tangible business lines. You will play a key role in shaping Telenet’s innovation portfolio, working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, validate concepts, and embed successful ventures into the business.

Your tasks as a New Business Innovation Manager

• Lead venture tracks from exploration to acceleration and scale-up, ensuring clear milestones and delivery;
• Identify trends and growth opportunities for Telenet, assessing their strategic and commercial potential;
• Design Proof of Concept (POC) and trials to validate both technological and business viability.Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute new business strategy in B2B & B2C;
• Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams of technical, IT, and commercial experts at the right time;
• Act as an ambassador for innovation, representing Telenet internally and externally.

Our ideal New Business Innovation Manager

• Holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Economics, Engineering, Innovation);
• Has minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, strategy function, or business development track;
• Acts as an intrapreneur, building relationships across and beyond the organization to make innovation happen;
• Has experience running or contributing to business development tracks in a dynamic environment;
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, able to deliver messages with impact;
• Experience with and a strong understanding of the national and international smart home market, including trends, innovations, and key market players, enables the identification of new opportunities and is considered a significant asset.