Mann+Hummel Hiring! Intern, Innovation Management in - Ricebowl

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented intern to support the execution of our open innovation program - MHInnovates. This role will focus on coordinating activities between internal Business Units, participants, and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Demo Day and follow-through on post-Demo Day activities. In addition, the intern will gain exposure to broader innovation, corporate strategy, partnership, and M&A activities by supporting research, strategic analyses, and opportunity evaluation initiatives.

The ideal candidate enjoys project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event management, and working in a fast-paced innovation environment. This position offers hands-on exposure to corporate innovation, startup collaboration, and strategic program execution within a global organization.

Main Tasks

MHInnovates Program Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of MHInnovates activities.
• Track program timelines, milestones, deliverables, and participant progress.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions with companies, startups, internal teams, and leadership stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, action trackers, and program reports.

Business Unit Engagement

• Act as a coordination point between participating Business Units and applicants.
• Schedule and facilitate discussions, update meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Ensure timely collection of feedback, requirements, and evaluation inputs from BU stakeholders.
• Follow up on action items and drive closure of pending tasks.

Demo Day Planning & Execution

• Support end-to-end planning and organization of Demo Day.
• Coordinate participant logistics, agenda management, presentations, judges, speakers, and event communications.
• Prepare briefing materials, program updates, presentation decks, and evaluation forms.
• Ensure smooth execution of Demo Day activities and stakeholder engagement.

Post Demo Day Follow-Up

• Track outcomes and action items arising from Demo Day.
• Coordinate follow-up meetings between Business Units and problem solvers.
• Monitor pilot opportunities, partnership discussions, and next-step decisions.
• Prepare summary reports, program impact metrics, and management updates.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Support communication across global stakeholders involved in MHInnovates.
• Draft emails, newsletters, announcements, and program updates.
• Assist in preparing management presentations and executive summaries.
• Maintain stakeholder databases and communication records.

Research & Benchmarking

• Conduct research on innovation programs, startup ecosystems, and industry best practices.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve future MHInnovates programs.
• Support ad-hoc innovation management projects as required.

Experience

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

• Business Management
• Innovation Management
• Engineering
• Marketing
• Communications
• Project Management
• Or a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to prepare professional presentations and reports.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse global stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Technology and/or programming knowledge preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in event management, project coordination, program management, or startup ecosystems.
• Exposure to innovation, corporate venture, or accelerator programs.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with creative tool set, project management tools is an advantage.
• Financial tools preferred and not mandatory