As
Head of Innovation,
you will lead the identification, validation, and scaling of new business opportunities—primarily in B2C but with openness to strategic B2B initiatives. You will combine a
visionary mindset
with
hands‑on execution
, building innovation pipelines and also contributing to commercial results through partnerships and client development.
You will design and test scalable, tech‑enabled business models and support go‑to‑market execution. You will work across functions—especially product, content, sales, and marketing—and align closely with senior leadership to drive growth.
Your Responsibilities Build and manage a portfolio of business growth opportunities aligned with Sanoma Learning Italy’s strategy Identify new market trends and opportunities via market research and user insight Lead discovery, validation, and business modeling using design thinking and customer co‑creation Support B2C and selected B2B commercial opportunities: pitch development, client relationships, negotiation Lead MVP and prototype development with cross‑functional teams Contribute to the creation of business cases and present to senior leadership for prioritization Coordinate go‑to‑market activities and monitor early‑stage KPIs and commercial traction Leverage AI, data, and emerging technology to enhance offerings Ensure structured communication with internal stakeholders and incorporate feedback loops Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align strategic direction Represent the company in client discussions and external opportunities when needed
What We Expect from You Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or a related field 7 years of experience in business development, innovation, or growth strategy, ideally in education, edtech, or B2C Proven track record in turning ideas into validated and revenue‑generating business models Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills Deep understanding of user needs and customer‑centric design Experience with business planning, go‑to‑market, and commercial strategy Strong problem‑solving skills and data‑driven mindset Entrepreneurial and hands‑on approach; able to operate independently Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and innovation frameworks Fluent in
Italian and English
; other languages are a plus Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
What We Offer A purpose‑driven company with passionate, diverse teams across Europe A key leadership role with high visibility and tangible impact Competitive compensation with premio and benefits A dynamic and flexible working environment (smart working, flexible hours) Extensive personal development and learning opportunities The chance to shape the future of education through innovation
About Sanoma Learning How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity, and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help find and develop best‑in‑class answers to this question.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our products and services enable and support teachers and schools to help every child reach their potential. With printed and digital content, as well as learning platforms, we aim to grow our impact on education across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of learning for more than 25 million students.
So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers support all students to reach their potential?
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.
RTW Product Development and Sourcing Manager Product Development & Prototyping Oversee all product development and prototyping activities, translating design concepts into high‑quality, production‑ready products.
Implement and monitor seasonal development critical paths, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met across categories and internal departments.
Support the building of the seasonal collection range in partnership with Design and Merchandising, balancing creativity, feasibility, and margin targets.
Organize and lead all prototype and pre‑production (PPS) fittings, ensuring alignment between design, technical, and production teams.
Responsible for Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and management of the Product Development budget.
Sourcing Establish and maintain a strong supplier network, leveraging existing relationships and identifying new strategic partners worldwide.
Manage sourcing of raw materials and finished products, ensuring quality, lead time, and cost objectives are achieved.
Support costing activities, including raw materials, prototypes, and finished goods, ensuring alignment with target cost and margin objectives.
Lead vendor communication and follow‑up until production is ready and quality check is done
Contribute to the industrialization of the production system, improving scalability and process efficiency.
Systems & Process Management Develop and implement cross‑departmental critical paths to enhance collaboration between Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and Production.
Create and maintain a customized PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to ensure transparency and accuracy throughout the development process.
Oversee daily product management operations, guaranteeing seamless coordination between internal and external teams.
Profile 7+ years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Supply Chain within the fashion or luxury industry.
Strong technical understanding of product construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Proven experience managing suppliers in multiple regions (EU and Asia).
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Fluent in English and Italian.
Proficient in PLM systems and MS Office Suite.
Specialist, Product Development.
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FAMAR is a European contract manufacturing and development partner, for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry. Building on over 75 years’ expertise, we deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer‑care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1850 employees and with a network of 7 production sites, we supply a wide range of 1800 products in 125 international markets.
For our Italian plant in
Baranzate (MI)
, which specialises in the production of oral solids, we are looking for an experienced and qualified professional to fill the position of
Head of Manufacturing
within the
Production, Pharma Maintenance & Transfer
department, reporting directly to the
Head of Production
.
This role is responsible for leading operations within our Solid Oral Dosage Forms department, ensuring the efficient, compliant, high‑quality and timely production of tablets, capsules, and other solid oral pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee daily manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage forms, ensuring adherence to GMP and regulatory standards Lead and manage a team of shift supervisors and MFG operators to meet production targets Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to optimise processes and resolve operational issues Collaborate with EHS to ensure full‑compliance of Safety standard in the department, acting as the appointed Safety Supervisor (Preposto) for the area Monitor KPIs such as yield, efficiency, downtime, and quality deviations; implement corrective actions as needed Ensure accurate and compliant documentation (MBR) produced by the manufacturing department and manage all related ERP transactions for finished product delivery Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure their effective implementation Ensure proper training and professional development of team members Participate in audits and inspections by clients and regulatory authorities Manage departmental capacity planning and resource allocation
BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENTS: University Degree in CTF, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of GMP, AIFA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. Proven experience with solid oral dosage technologies (granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation). Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Compenso:
Cosa offriamo: Head of IT (#96631)
The Role On behalf of a multinational company with multiple production plants and commercial branches in Italy and abroad, we are seeking a
Head of IT
The Role
Reporting directly to the
Group CFO
, the Head of IT will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of the company’s IT infrastructures and core business platforms, with a particular focus on the
SAP ERP system
and the
information systems supporting Operations and Manufacturing
, which have recently been the subject of significant investments.
The professional will coordinate the Group IT team, overseeing system maintenance, continuous improvement, and user support, with the goal of ensuring business continuity and maximizing the efficiency of corporate and production processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day‑to‑day IT operations, including networks, systems, data centres, workstations, telephony, and collaboration tools. Oversee and maintain the
SAP ERP system
and the
IT systems supporting Operations and Manufacturing
, ensuring user support and system enhancements aligned with business and production needs. Coordinate the IT team across headquarters and subsidiaries, ensuring service quality and responsiveness. Ensure the functionality and integration of Microsoft platforms. Monitor and manage cybersecurity and regulatory compliance (GDPR and others). Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring service quality, business continuity, and cost optimisation. Support digitalisation and process automation projects, with a strong focus on practical and effective implementation. Contribute to ICT budget planning and management, monitoring operational costs and ROI.
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields. 7–10 years of experience in IT roles with a strong
operational focus
in managing infrastructures, ERP systems, and information systems for Operations/Manufacturing. Proven experience in the management and maintenance of
SAP
and other ERP platforms. Solid technical expertise in IT infrastructures, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and GDPR compliance. Experience in coordinating IT teams and managing external vendors, with a pragmatic, results‑oriented approach. Knowledge of Microsoft platforms. Fluent in English; knowledge of a second foreign language is a plus. Availability to travel nationally and internationally.
Compensation Package
Quadro
contract with competitive compensation package. Performance‑based bonus and corporate benefits. The opportunity to directly contribute to the management and enhancement of key technology investments supporting both business and production processes.
The position will be based in Milan, where the rest of the team is located, but frequent travel (every one or two weeks) to the company’s Tuscan office will be required
Head of Internal Audit RDM Group is looking for a
Head of Internal Audit
based in the HQ in Milan.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, he/she will be responsible for
verifying the adequacy, operation and functionality of company processes at group level
. The aim will be to propose plans and methods for
managing and containing risks
, with the goal of continuously improving business processes in line with legislative and organisational developments.
Accountabilities Definition and updating of the risk‑based audit plan
(in coordination with the Group ERM manager) Implementing operational/financial/compliance audits in the Group Companies, using, where necessary, the support of second‑level control structures (IMS, Group HSE & Loss Prevention Manager, ERM Manager, etc.). Continuously monitoring the highlighted recommendations with a resolution goal, within the agreed timeframe (follow up on action plans) Supporting in the implementation/update of the Group Policies and Procedures to ensure that the control design is aligned with internal processes. Managing relations with control bodies (RAC, Supervisory Board, Statutory Board), including specific requests based on contingent risks. Managing the Group’s whistleblowing channel. Supporting training and information activities on ethical and control principles within the Group.
Requirements University degree in Economics, Law or similar culture; At least
10 years of experience in the role
, with past experience in advisory/auditing firms; English is a must!
Another Group language is a preferred (French, Spanish, German, Dutch); Knowledge of the manufacturing process and related training and tools for analysing data within financial statements to verify proper application of procedures and legal requirements; Knowledge of regulations, rules and procedures for compliance in the group leader; Ability to identify and liaise with partners/consultants in other group companies in order to comply with local regulatory requirements; Ability to assess the suitability of the internal control system in place to manage and mitigate risks; Ability to propose remediation plans to management for process optimisation and risk containment; Ability to manage conflict and mediate/negotiate with different stakeholders; Ability to manage strict deadlines; Strong analytical skills and attentions to detail; Proactive approach, problem solving, good soft skills and confidentiality.
Place of work : HQ Milan, Viale Isonzo 25 (availability to travel)
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
RDM Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible, inclusive, open and welcoming workplace environment for people with different abilities, backgrounds, lifestyles, sexual orientation, gender identity, needs and expectations, helping all individuals to make the most of their professional potential. We honour our commitments under articles 1 and 18 of Law No. 68/1999 and give special consideration to candidates in protected categories.
We have been exclusively retained to source a Head of Legal to oversee the trading and sales division for a business that operates in the energy sector. The role will manage 3 resources and report to the Legal Director.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of post‑qualification experience, be an Italian‑qualified lawyer, admitted to the Bar, and have the following set of skills:
Drafting and negotiating standard and non‑standard contracts in the energy sector, including ISDA/EFET contracts, purchase and sale agreements, long‑term power purchase agreements, and energy efficiency contracts, as well as retail contracts and ensuring compliance with consumer protection regulations. Experience in corporate law: corporate transactions (e.g. takeover, spin‑offs, JVs) Experience with industry‑related regulatory authorities.
Fluency in English is essential to fill this role.
Feel free to apply by sending us your CV in English, to find out more.
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