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Simon Stellwag

Simon Stellwag

Senior Innovation Manager • Passau, Germany

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About

Product and Innovation Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset. I create systems that turn ideas into validated products through structured, user-centric processes.

Experience

2024 — 2026

Senior Innovation Manager at Energie AG

Led innovation processes and product management with a focus on innovative business models. Established structured testing and validation standards for new business models.

2023 — 2024

Senior Product Management Coach at Franklin Institute of Applied Sciences

Coached adults in product management and IT consulting. Developed curricula and led feedback sessions for students.

2022 — 2024

Founder at Leih dir mein Auto

Led the peer-to-peer carsharing service from concept phase to market launch. Managed business development and operations.

2023 — 2023

Strategischer Service Designer, Innovations-Manager at Österreichische Bundesbahnen – ÖBB

Supported internal innovation teams on various projects including bicycle strategy and circular economy initiatives. Facilitated discovery and ideation for venture-building.

2019 — 2022

Senior Designer, Manager at Room of Opportunity

Managed project budgeting, planning, and implementation of software projects including web, IoT, and mobile. Oversaw business development and stakeholder management.

2018 — 2019

Service Designer, Innovations-Manager at Service Innovation Labs

Managed design sprints and workshops with C-level stakeholders. Oversaw the development of new products and services from ideation to implementation.

2017 — 2018

Produktdesigner (UX/UI) at HRS Innovation Hub

Planned and managed user research activities. Designed innovative digital products and worked in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Innovation ManagementProduct ManagementDesign ThinkingUX ResearchBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementAgile DevelopmentService DesignPrototypingUI Design