Emerging Innovation Manager
Core
Lead the execution of strategic innovation workstreams end-to-end in complex matrixed teams, building capability in prototyping, ideation, and design thinking for food R&D.
Role type
Senior Innovation Manager (R&D Strategy)
Builds
Innovation platforms for food categories and long-term innovation pipelines
Domain
Food & Beverage / R&D / Strategic Innovation
Required skills
Strategic workstream execution, Prototyping and Ideation, Design Thinking, Lean Innovation coaching, Foresight practice, Cross-functional leadership, Budget management, Technical reporting, Global networking
Preferred skills
SAP knowledge
Responsibilities
Lead execution of strategic workstreams end-to-end, Build team capability in Innovation in R&D SSA (Foods), Lead/collaborate and co-ordinate local Hopper program annually, Translate Science 'Push' into actionable prototypes and ideas, Develop sustainable Foresight practice in Sector
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
