Senior Advisor Digital Transformation (m/f) – GB/DE

Permanent contract, full-time, Ref.: DIHSA

Are you interested in carrying out a mission at the national innovation agency to contribute to Luxembourg’s economic development through innovation? Are you willing to join a professional, multidisciplinary, dynamic and human-sized organisation? Then this job opportunity is for you!

Hosted at Luxinnovation, the Digital Innovation Hub is part of a European initiative aimed at bringing together supply and demand in the context of the digitisation of industry, in particular SMEs. Its role is to facilitate contacts between companies that need access to digitisation skills, technologies, services and support mechanisms on the one hand, and digital technology and service providers as well as research organisations that meet the needs of industry, on the other.

The recently created Innovation & Funding Support department (“IF&S”) department comprises three services:

National Funding supporting companies that want to apply for national funding for their innovation and research projects.
European Funding promoting European research, development and innovation (RDI) programmes, supporting companies and public research organisations in putting together funding applications and representing Luxembourg's interests in contacts with European authorities.
Assessments & Roadmaps making an assessment and building a roadmap supporting manufacturing companies in their digital transformation journey, offering tailored-made support to companies through performance programmes to address. specific digital, sustainability or innovation challenges. The team also coordinates and manages Luxinnovation’s participation in the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) alongside partner organisations, delivering assessment and matchmaking services for companies.

As part of its strategy to support innovation and digitalisation in Luxembourg, the Digital Innovation Hub is looking for a Senior Advisor Digital Transformation (GB/DE).

Your key responsibilities:

Conduct on-site assessments (Digital Maturity Assessments) across a variety of industrial companies, from traditional manufacturers to broader industrial actors.
Develop practical digitalization roadmaps based on your analysis, providing actionable and prioritized recommendations.
Guide companies in identifying relevant technologies (IoT, AI, automation, cybersecurity) and explain how digital solutions can improve their production and business performance.
Facilitate introductions to digital solution providers and research partners via Luxinnovation’s network.
Deliver standardized services (5 days max per engagement) as defined in the DIH's service catalogue.
Operate as a trusted advisor to production managers, IT teams, and company leaders, adapting your approach based on client maturity and needs.
While your current focus will remain on manufacturing companies, your scope will gradually broaden to include other industrial sectors.

What we’re looking for:

A background in digitalization, industry, or consulting—with a strong understanding of industrial environments and digital technologies.
Experience in or exposure to industrial processes, ideally including but not limited to manufacturing.
Ability to translate operational challenges into digital solutions.
Hands-on and pragmatic approach.
Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to explain digital concepts clearly and build trust at operational and management levels.
Full proficiency in German and English (essential). Knowledge of Luxembourgish or French is an advantage.
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, industrial management, or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer:

Work alongside a counterpart to cover the national market (you’ll focus primarily on German-speaking companies).
A delivery-focused role offering autonomy, client interaction, and tangible results.
A service catalogue that structures your work, while giving you room to adapt to each client’s context.
A position within a collaborative team, under the leadership of Philippe Mayer, Deputy CEO, benefiting from Luxinnovation’s extensive network and credibility.
A modern, collaborative workspace in Belval, Luxembourg.

What’s the process?

We know applying for a new role is a big decision. Our process is designed to be clear, respectful of your time, and give you a real sense of what it’s like to work with us.

Here’s what you can expect:

Initial conversation (45 minutes):
A first chat with our recruiter to learn more about your background and motivations, and to answer your questions about the role.
Panel interview + business case (1h30):
Meet your future manager and management team. You’ll discuss your approach to digital transformation and work on a business case, giving you a chance to showcase your thinking and get a feel for the role’s day-to-day reality.
Personality assessment (30 minutes):
A short, simple assessment to help us understand your working style and how you might fit within the team.
Meet the team (30 minutes):
A more informal opportunity to meet some of your future colleagues and get a glimpse of our team culture.

Throughout the process, we’ll keep you informed and provide feedback at every step.

Our goal: ensuring this is the right fit for you as much as for us.

If you don't fit the job description 100%, but believe you can still do this job, we want to hear from you!