Nice to know (you)

• We are the Royal Schiphol Group Innovation Hub - we have a mission to explore and shape the future of aviation, via so-called 'Moonshots' and 'Marsshots’.
• No matter what we do, we always take people, the global and local environment into consideration. 
• We focus our innovation efforts on several themes and challenges (e.g. autonomous technology, future baggage, environmental health and future terminal) and we need bold innovators to tackle them.

Connecting your world

We are the Royal Schiphol Group Innovation Hub. As pioneers of the aviation community we accelerate innovation on the airport's most pressing issues. This is how you connect the Netherlands with the rest of the world.  At Schiphol Group, we have confidence in your talents and the way in which you use them as Innovation Lead to achieve the following goals: 

• Drive transformative & disruptive innovations (our ‘Moon & Mars shots’) within an Innovation Domain. Examples of projects we worked on are: Robotics to lift baggage, Leveraging droplet screens to capture air pollutants, Autonomous Buses to transport crew on Airside, Creating data-driven insights on air quality to reduce exposure to air pollutants, Timeslots for Security, developing a system to orchestrate traffic information towards autonomous airside operations (‘OTISS’), or completely reimagine aircraft ground movements by Sustainable Taxiing and Autonomous Baggage Transportation. 
• Initiate, build and orchestrate innovation ecosystems (e.g., startups, industry and R&D partners and knowledge institutes) with a shared vision, mission and common impact goals. 
• Oversee the design & execution of experiments in live or sandbox environments that de-risks the domain vision. 
• Manage and coach project teams (e.g., on (explorative) innovation methodologies) on how to make the most impact. 
• Arrange funding for innovation projects via internal or external funding mechanisms (e.g., by writing grant proposals or by pitching to an internal board). 
• Collaborate: we cannot create systemic impact alone! 

You've got this

Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with with your unique talents, such as inspiring, encouraging and taking other people along with you. Also, you are the talent who strives to achieve challenging goals and success. In addition, for this position you have:

• Higher professional or academic working and thinking level. 
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., (Sr.) Product Manager, Product Owner, Innovation Manager, intrapreneur or entrepreneur). 
• An entrepreneurial mentality and approach. 
• Skills to communicate at all levels in the organization. 
• Comfortable with dealing with uncertainty & failing. 
• Guts, because without guts no glory.

You get this

Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with with your unique talents, such as inspiring, encouraging and taking other people along with you. Also, you are the talent who strives to achieve challenging goals and success. In addition, for this position you have:

• Higher professional or academic working and thinking level. 
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., (Sr.) Product Manager, Product Owner, Innovation Manager, intrapreneur or entrepreneur). 
• An entrepreneurial mentality and approach. 
• Skills to communicate at all levels in the organization. 
• Comfortable with dealing with uncertainty & failing. 
• Guts, because without guts no glory. 

About the Team

Strategy & Airport Planning

Our goal is to create the most sustainable and best airports in the world. These development plans focus on public interest, sustainability, and the preservation of our hub function. Together with 50 colleagues, we are shaping our spatial ambitions into a comprehensive master plan. United, we are designing the physical future of Royal Schiphol Group.

Choose your destination

What are your talents? What dreams do you have? What is your story? We are curious about you and invite you to apply. You can apply by sharing your motivation and resume with us via the application button below.

• We would like to receive your application for this position before 4 may 2025.
• An assessment will be part of the application procedure.
• For more information about applying at Schiphol Group: Job application process - Werken bij Schiphol Group. 
• For the safety of our passengers and colleagues, an AIVD security screening (VGB B civil aviation) is always part of the recruitment process. 

About Schiphol Group

With 3,000 proud colleagues, we go the extra mile to connect the Netherlands with the rest of the world in the best possible way. Innovation, safety and cooperation are at the forefront. Together we give more meaning to travel and contribute to the economy and society. For more than 100 years. In the Netherlands and beyond. By the way, did you know that:

• ... Schiphol Group owns and operates Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Lelystad Airport? We also have a majority stake in Eindhoven Airport.
• … Schiphol Airport has been running 100% on Dutch wind energy since 2018?
• wind energy.
• ... as a Lead Innovation will be joining the business area Strategy & Airport Planning?