Sr. Manager, Innovation– KIND
Core
Owns the end-to-end innovation pipeline for KIND, defining brand strategy, product propositions, and stage-gate decisions to launch new snacking products.
Role type
Sr. Brand Manager, Innovation (IC with team leadership)
Builds
New snacking products and brand innovation platforms
Domain
CPG / Snacking / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Innovation strategy, consumer insight, stage-gate management, business case development, product design, cross-functional leadership, team management
Preferred skills
MBA, challenger brand experience, AI-enabled tools, external partner management
Technologies
AI-enabled insight tools
Responsibilities
Define innovation strategy and portfolio direction; manage 18-36 month pipeline and stage-gate process; lead product design and formulation with R&D; build business cases and secure funding; lead cross-functional launch readiness; manage and develop direct reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
