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Career Profile & Testimonials

Graduates of the IPM program are prepared for leadership roles in technical product development, innovation and design, product management, and marketing within international technology companies. They play a crucial role in shaping and positioning technical innovations, ensuring long-term business success. With expertise in strategic R&D and innovation management, they create effective marketing and design strategies to stand out in competitive markets. Many of our alumni have built successful careers in areas like innovation management, product design, project and quality management, R&D leadership, and technical sales, contributing to industries both in Austria and around the globe.

Harikrishnan Nair 

Innovation & Technology Project Manager 

I specialize in navigating the fuzzy front end of innovation—scouting ideas and transforming them into relevant, actionable projects. Depending on the context, I take on roles as a project lead or innovation coordinator, facilitating the innovation process across the organization. 

IPM equipped me with a strong foundation in innovation management principles and their practical applications. The program’s practice-oriented approach has provided the tools and insights I need to manage innovation and technology projects effectively.

Harikrishnan Nair

Innovation & Technology Project Manager

Uroš Rakić 

Innovation Manager at Österreichische Post 

I explore innovation opportunities, generate ideas, and turn them into actionable projects. My responsibilities include trend research, developing new innovation fields, and validating business opportunities to secure sustainable growth for the parcel business. 

IPM provided me with a strong foundation in innovation methods and processes. The balance of theory and practical projects equipped me to navigate early-stage innovation challenges and prepared me to excel in my role as an Innovation Manager.

Uroš Rakić

Innovation Manager at Österreichische Post

Marlies Sallegger

Customer Success & Innovation at AnyIdea

I work on further developing our product by listening to our customers' feedback and staying updated with the latest in innovation management and AI. I also work closely with customers to understand their needs and goals and help them get the most out of our platform. 

Studying IPM really helped me empathize with a client's point of view, focusing on their main concerns and goals to create valuable solutions for them. It showed me how innovation management functions in the real world and introduced me to various techniques and methods. 

Marlies Sallegger

Customer Success & Innovation at AnyIdea

Hrishikesh Ghorpade

Account Manager at KISKA

As an account manager, I focus on understanding client needs, uncovering potential, and ensuring solutions align with business strategies through expert collaboration and a clear "big picture" approach. 

IPM gave me valuable insights into the interconnectedness of design, engineering, and management. I learned how to guide creativity using various tools and techniques, essential for driving business success.

Hrishikesh Ghorpade

Account Manager at KISKA

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