- Innovation Management ensures that all projects align with the business strategy, brand positioning, and market potential, while also ensuring their feasibility and successful execution within the defined scope (budget, quality, cost) through effective resource management.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or Engineering.
- Proven experience in NPD project management & planning within FMCG/lifestyle.
- Strong analytical & strategic thinking with problem-solving ability.
- Skilled in translating consumer insights into product & portfolio strategy.
- Excellent leadership, communication & stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities :
- Assess market opportunities, build and update NPD pipeline, categorize projects (CPI/NPI/BPI), and prioritize based on market momentum × feasibility.
- Define build/borrow/buy strategies using TRL & DRL, and propose portfolio direction through structured innovation checkpoints.
- Lead business and product development kickoffs with clear objectives, strategic intent, and portfolio fit.
- Align timelines, unlock critical decisions, and ensure product solutions stay on-strategy with key stakeholders.
- Continuously review business case, drive checkpoint discussions, and ensure readiness for market launch.
