Your Role
The Innovation Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and man aging multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept development to launch for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. With over 7 years of experience and a solid background in project management, this individual will serve as a key interface for the execution of innovation projects, proactively addressing challenges to ensure projects remain on track while maintaining highest quality and efficiency.
Responsible for the flawless execution of project deliverables and establishing standards across all geos. The ideal candidate will have proven & in-depth experience in consumer package goods, package design, product innovation and marketing.In this role you will play a key role in:
Innovation Process Management: Provide end-to-end project management support for product and packaging innovation projects from concept development, feasibility validation, R&D;, business proposal and approval
Project Leadership:
Lead innovation project kick-off and facilitate discussions with all stakeholders to ensure project team is aligned on the overall scope, timelines and objective.
Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate and facilitate project discussions, including kick-off meetings, project update meetings and lesson learnt sessions, ensuring all key decisions and updates are cascaded to all stakeholders
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Build relationships and foster a culture of continuous improvement to convince the cross functional team to execute process changes.
Regularly monitor the innovation projects providing insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements.
Assess project delays, identify risks and propose accelerations to keep projects on track.
Monitor and maintain up-to-date records of project progress, including tracking milestones, deliverables, and deviations from the original plan.
Ensure accuracy of information and collate all required input