MX Innovation Mgr

Summary:To identify, design, and deliver innovation strategies that unlock future growth for the business. The Senior Innovation Manager leverages consumer, shopper, and market insights to shape the innovation pipeline, working cross-functionally to translate unmet needs and category opportunities into breakthrough products, services, and business models that strengthen brand relevance and drive long-term competitiveness.Knowledge, abilities and skills required:1. Innovation Strategy & Pipeline- Define and manage the long-term innovation strategy in line with brand, category, and business priorities. - Build a robust pipeline of short-, mid-, and long-term innovation projects to fuel sustainable growth. - Identify white spaces, future growth platforms, and disruption opportunities beyond current product lines.2. Consumer-Centric Growth- Translate consumer, shopper, and cultural insights into innovation opportunities. - Ensure all innovation is rooted in real human needs and market trends. - Anticipate future behaviors, lifestyles, and sustainability demands to future-proof the portfolio.3. Portfolio & Category Development- Shape innovation platforms that expand the brand’s reach into new segments, channels, or categories. - Balance incremental innovation (line extensions, reformulations) with breakthrough, transformational ideas. - Partner with category and commercial teams to ensure innovations contribute to long-term category leadership.4. Cross-Functional Leadership- Lead collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing to bring innovations from concept to market. - Own the stage-gate / innovation funnel process, ensuring rigor, speed, and scalability. - Act as the connector between creativity (ideas) and execution (feasibility, profitability, and speed-to-market).5. 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 continuously improve the innovation process.6. External & Future Focus- Monitor competitor and category innovation activity, technology trends, and startup ecosystems. - Build partnerships with external agencies, startups, suppliers, and research partners to access new ideas and capabilities. - Champion sustainability, digital, and future-forward consumer trends within the innovation agenda.Key Skills & Competencies- Strategic vision: ability to link long-term brand and business growth to innovation platforms. - Consumer-centric mindset: passion for uncovering insights and translating them into opportunities. - Creativity & curiosity: ability to challenge norms, think disruptively, and explore new business models. - Commercial acumen: strong P&L, financial, and business case development skills. - Influence & leadership: skilled at leading cross-functional and global/local teams in a matrix organization. - Agility & execution: able to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on project deliverEducation: Bachelor ́s DegreeExperience: 7-10 years in similar role.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970