Unlocking future growth
as a senior innovation manager, you will be responsible for driving innovation across the organization, leveraging insights to shape the innovation pipeline and working cross-functionally to translate unmet needs into breakthrough products and services.
key responsibilities
* define long-term innovation strategy in line with business priorities.
* build a robust pipeline of short-, mid-, and long-term innovation projects to fuel sustainable growth.
* identify white spaces and disruption opportunities beyond current product lines.
consumer-centric approach
* translate consumer insights into innovation opportunities.
* ensure all innovation is rooted in real human needs and market trends.
* anticipate future behaviors and lifestyles to future-proof the portfolio.
portfolio development
* shape innovation platforms that expand the brand's reach into new segments or categories.
* balance incremental innovation with breakthrough ideas.
* partner with commercial teams to ensure innovations contribute to long-term category leadership.
leadership and collaboration
* lead collaboration between r&d, supply chain, finance, sales, and marketing.
* own the stage-gate process ensuring rigor, speed, and scalability.
* act as the connector between creativity and execution.
commercial impact
* build business cases for innovations aligning with p&l, pricing, and channel strategies.
* partner with finance and sales to size opportunities and ensure strong launch roi.
* drive post-launch evaluation and learning to improve the innovation process.
external focus
* monitor competitor and category innovation activity.
* build partnerships with external agencies, suppliers, and research partners.
* champion sustainability and future-forward consumer trends within the innovation agenda.
* consumer-centric mindset: uncovering insights and translating them into opportunities.
* creativity & curiosity: challenging norms and exploring new business models.
* commercial acumen: strong p&l and financial skills.
* influence & leadership: leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
* agility & execution: balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on project delivery.