Open Innovation Manager

Open Innovation Challenge

Role Description – Only for UC Berkeley Students

All students from UC Berkeley are invited apply! This positions are not a formal/paid employment opportunity.

As an Open Innovation Manager for the Open Innovation Squad, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of a selected innovation challenge, coordinating with executives and cross-functional teams, and working towards its successful implementation and completion.

Open Innovation Projects

1. Decentralized 5G Platform

  • Product Manager Student – Experience in 5G, CBRS microcell networks, and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), and Wireless Infrastructure REITs
  • UX Design Student – Experience in Conducting Customer Interview is a Must
  • Business Student – Experience in Commercializing B2B2C Products

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Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in the innovation industry or a strong enthusiasm for it
  • Able to dedicate a minimum of five fully focused hours per week
  • Currently enrolled in any program at UC Berkeley

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in our Open Innovation training ahead of the challenge.
  • Develop and refine the vision, goals, and objectives of your selected innovation challenge, ensuring alignment with the broader mission of the sponsoring organization.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic and industry partners, to design and execute the challenge.
  • Manage relationships with sponsors, partners, and key stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on the challenge’s progress.

What’s In It For You

  • Opportunity to work with leading companies and contribute to innovative solutions
  • Learn about Open Innovation and how to implement it from the place where it originated
  • Work with cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and project success
  • Hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, product management, and innovation management
  • Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals

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