Associate Director Innovation (Multiple Positions)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 164200 - 205200
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
About the role
As an Associate Director Innovation you will be responsible for shaping and executing a multiyear innovation strategy rooted in meaningful consumer needs. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution leading innovation from concept through commercialization while partnering closely with crossfunctional teams across the organization.
In this role you will provide strategic clarity translate insights into action and guide decisionmaking through complexity. You will balance consumerfirst thinking with financial and operational considerations bringing a strong point of view and influencing senior stakeholders to drive sustainable growth.
What youll do
- Develop and maintain a multiyear consumerled innovation strategy aligned to business priorities
- Lead crossfunctional teams to bring innovation from early concepts through launch and scale partnering with Insights R&D Quality Legal Engineering Operations Sales and Finance
- Own innovation through the stagegate process providing clear visibility to senior leadership on opportunities tradeoffs and recommendations
- Manage agency partners supporting innovation development including design and consumer validation efforts
- Leverage syndicated data performance tracking and competitive analysis to assess innovation effectiveness and inform future direction
- Apply a consumerfirst mindset to decisionmaking while balancing brand integrity financial performance and operational feasibility
- Shape portfolio and innovation architecture decisions ensuring clarity and consistency in how innovation is brought to market
- Clearly articulate strategy insights and vision to senior and executive leadership audiences
What were looking for
- Bachelors degree required; MBA with a marketing emphasis a plus
- 9 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in marketing brand management or product management
- Proven experience setting strategic direction and mobilizing crossfunctional teams toward shared goals
- Strong background in innovation leadership including endtoend commercialization experience
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear insights and compelling stories
- Demonstrated P&L understanding and strong business acumen
- Enthusiasm for consumer marketing innovation trends and cultural insights
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within defined timelines
- Confidence engaging and influencing senior and executivelevel stakeholders
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$164200.00 - $205200.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more
