Job Title Senior Innovation Manager About the Function Our Marketing team are creators helping to build and nurture some of the world s most loved brands We craft amazing connections with people around the world to celebrate our brands legacies and reimagine them for the world today and into the future Everything we do is underpinned by a deep understanding of our consumers behaviours trends and technologies Using our genius and creativity we unlock our brands uniqueness understand their purpose and put them at the heart of celebrations everywhere Together we re celebrating diversity and challenging stereotypes through our advertising and marketing Wherever your talents lie from Design to Consumer Planning you ll be celebrated and supported in our inclusive culture About the team Are you a strategic thinker with passion for innovation in the beverage Industry Do you have a proven track record of successfully developing and launching brand extensions and current to world products Diageo is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our marketing and product development efforts Qualification MBA with specialization in marketing Tier I II institute Key responsibilities As the Senior Manager - Innovation you will be responsible for delivering robust strategic and scalable innovations ranging from core brand extensions to potentially New-to-world brands and strategic partnership Grounded in deep customer consumer and cultural insight you will play a pivotal role in shaping Diageo s future ambition We re looking for someone who can demonstrate Creating Focus and Ownership Shape Diageo s future ambition and take ownership of driving innovation within the organization Inspiring Entrepreneurial Spirit Inspire cross-functional teams to take entrepreneurial risks and drive desired results Restlessness to Win Inject a sense of restlessness to win and act quickly in a competitive market Demanding Brilliant Execution Ensure brilliant execution to guarantee success at the point of purchase Creating an Inclusive Environment Foster an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best and thrive Influencing Decision Making Use your influence to guide decision-making with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Experience Required - 7-10 years of experience in brand marketing and or new product development with a proven track record of innovation success Experience in the development and commercialization of brand extensions variants and or current-to-world brand creation is highly desirable Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering large-scale complex projects Ability to develop innovative solutions to business challenges that maximize financial impact while mitigating potential risk Prior experience in concept creation and developing product bundles backed by consumer customer and cultural insights Experience in disciplined project leadership commercial acumen and business management delivering superior plans that lead to sustainable innovations Analytical rigor around Measurement Evaluation and sustained product launches Inspiration through Purpose Cultivate Personal Growth Invest in self-discovery and collaborate with managers to align personal purpose with the broader mission of Diageo Foster Team unity Encourage team spirit and a healthy sense of competition among peers driving collective growth and achievement Participate in Collective Leadership Actively engage in leading and addressing internal agendas and challenges playing a key role in propelling the organization and team forward as a cohesive unit If you re excited about the opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of Diageo s brands we would love to hear from you Join us in our mission to create exceptional experiences for our consumers and customers through groundbreaking innovation Innovation brand marketing Diageo opportunity Diversity statement Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo s purpose of celebrating life every day everywhere This purpose is in itself inclusive in nature as it values everybody irrespective of background disability religion gender identity sexuality or ethnicity We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings Flexible Working Statement Flexibility is key to our success From part-time and compressed hours to different locations our people work flexibly in ways to suit them Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you re supported from day one Diversity statement Our purpose is to celebrate life every day everywhere And creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and that they can belong is a crucial part of this We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense This means that you ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you You ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender ethnicity ability age sexual orientation social class educational backgrounds experiences mindsets and more Our ambition is to create the best performing most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world Feel inspired Then this may be the opportunity for you If you require a reasonable adjustment please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application Worker Type Regular Primary Location Bangalore HO Additional Locations Job Posting Start Date 2025-11-19