Sergio Pirrone
Program Manager - Call for Innovation @Almacube
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WORK HISTORY
Program Manager - Call for Innovation @Almacube
Bologna, IT
Designed and implemented the Call for Innovation service at Almacube, leveraging the venture clienting approach to drive successful outcomes-Programmed and managed various Call for Innovation projects initiated by Almacube, including Philip Morris BeLeaf 2022 and 2023, CIHEAM Organic Ecosystem 2022, and Philip Morris Future Manufacturing 2023 and 2024, CIHEAM Rigenerazione Sostenibile - Agritech Call 2023. Structured teams, assigned tasks, developed timelines, and ensured project deliverables were as Project Manager, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of project goals-Coordinated the scouting team, overseeing the identification and selection of potential innovation partners. Fostered co-design activities to promote collaboration and creative problem-solving-Facilitated seamless communication and coordination between the Almacube team and the client\'s personnel, ensuring a clear understanding of project goals and deliverables-Designed and implemented user-friendly digital tools and efficient back-end processes for scouting, application management, and candidate selection.
EDUCATION
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Degree, Communication sciences for the media and institutions
Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Master's degree, Management and business communication - General Management
ABOUT SERGIO PIRRONE
Innovation Program Manager focused on designing bespoke programs tailored to specific business and user needs. I manage complex innovation initiatives and facilitate teams navigating high-uncertainty challenges.My approach integrates digital solutions and AI to enhance process efficiency and work effectiveness, ensuring innovation remains human-centric yet tech-enabled.Key Achievement: At Almacube (University of Bologna), I led the design and continuous evolution of the \"Call for Innovation\" service, based on the Venture Clienting approach.Stack: Airtable (AI Agent fields), N8N, Claude Code, Supabase, Bardeen, Apollo, Zapier, Fillout.What I do: → Program Design & Management: Designed and managed 12 complex innovation programs (2022–2025), including Philip Morris BeLeaf, Philip Morris Future Manufacturing, Barilla Good Food Makers Ecosystem, and Philip Morris Women Shape The Future 2025→ Facilitation: Guiding teams through complex challenges in high-uncertainty environments. → Tech Integration: Implementing AI and automation to optimize workflows and scalability.
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