CareerPlan

Innovation Project Manager (m/f/d)

Bielefeld, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-27

Core

Manage and progress innovation ideas from ideation through Stage-Gate evaluation to project initiation and market launch, coordinating cross-functional teams.

Role type

Senior Innovation Project Manager

Builds

Innovation portfolio and new product/service initiatives for Dr. Oetker

Domain

Consumer Goods / Food & Beverage / Innovation Management

Required skills

Stage-Gate methodology, I2L process, cross-functional team coordination, project planning, risk management, portfolio prioritization

Preferred skills

Portfolio planning tools (Clarity, Power BI, Excel), analytical understanding of economic relationships, mentoring junior project managers

Technologies

Clarity, Power BI, Excel

Responsibilities

Support management and progression of innovation ideas in Stage 1; coordinate yearly innovation rhythm activities including ideation and screening; organize Innovation Fairs and internal showcases; lead or support project management from initiation to launch; coordinate cross-functional and cross-country teams; maintain project plans, risk/action plans, and Stage-Gate tools data; prepare decision-making materials for Steering Committees.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC