Innovation Project Manager
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Here at Lion we dont settle for ordinary. Were passionate about crafting exceptional brands that bring people together spark conversations and create unforgettable moments. Our Marketing team are responsible for shaping the identity and driving the success of our brand portfolio. Were all about passion energy and teamwork to serve uplifting moments to our consumers and truly be at the heart of good times.
This role is for someone who wants to shape the future of beverage innovation in New Zealand by turning consumer insight into commercially successful innovation across some of the countrys most loved brands.
Were looking for anInnovation Project Managerto join our Innovation team at the heart of one of New Zealands most iconic multi beverage portfolios. Reporting to the Senior Innovation Manager youll operate at the crossroads of brand strategy consumer insight and commercial execution helping turn big ideas into meaningful products to drive future growth.
If youre energised by cross-functional teamwork complex problem-solving and creating things people will literally hold in their hands (and drink!) this is a role with both impact and visibility. Youll have a rare vantage point across the entire business from idea to shelf working with some of the countrys most talented brand supply category and commercial teams.
This role will be based out of our Auckland office with hybrid working options available.
A typical day might see you:
- Lead venture teams through the end-to-end innovation lifecycle bringing clarity accountability and momentum to every stage.
- Navigate projects through the Stage Gate process ensuring high-quality governance decision readiness and proactive risk mitigation across regulatory supply quality and commercial dimensions.
- Partner with category brand supply chain and RGM teams to execute agreed pipeline to plan.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management approach including the adoption of best practice methodologies across project teams.
What will make you successful!
- Experience working in a fast-paced team. FMCG experience is highly regarded.
- Significant experience in best practice project management methodologies and leading cross functional project teams.
- Experience in end-to-end product management and role of NPD and value engineering in product life cycle
- Capability in leading projects through StageGate and experience with Accolade would be highly regarded
- Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings and derive outcomes.
- Ability to build partnerships influence and explore multiple pathways for solutions.
Join us in building the next chapter of a proud Lion legacy by embracing a challenger mindset - being curious courageous and acting with conviction.
At Lion we offer growth on tap and youll get hooked on reaching higher with each new challenge. We have endless experiences to learn and grow for those thirsty for more. We have progressive flexibility leave and wellbeing policies backed by leaders who support the whole you. This means youll thrive at every stage of your personal and professional journey. At Lion you dont have to choose here you can win in work and life.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Lion is a global beverage company with a portfolio of brands in beer, cider, wine, spirits, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks.
