Hyundai CRADLE - Open Innovation Specialist Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) - Hyundai : Job Details

Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley is seeking a contract Open Innovation Specialist to join our team for a fixed-term period. This role will support our Open Innovation initiatives across North America, with a strong emphasis on organizing and managing key industry events such as the Mobility Innovator Summit.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the preparation and execution of major industry events like the Mobility Innovator Summit, coordinating with internal teams and external partners

* Manage logistics, content development, and participant engagement for innovation-focused conferences and workshops

* Support the facilitation of internal and external innovation events

* Manage and nurture existing partnerships while identifying potential new collaborations

* Conduct research on open innovation and market trends in the mobility sector

* Help manage communications with HQ partners and event stakeholders

* Contribute to presentations and reports on industry and technological trends

* Assist in maintaining a leads/deal flow database, with a focus on connections made during events

* Help cultivate relationships with startup, VC, and corporate innovation partners, leveraging events as networking opportunities

* Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders

* Provide general support to other team members, assisting with their projects and tasks as needed

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, business, or event management

* Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

* Legal authorization to work in the United States for the contract duration

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of automotive technologies, software, AI, energy storage, or robotics

* Experience in organizing tech conferences or industry summits

* 0-3 years of relevant work experience in event management or innovation sectors