Senior Manager, Innovation Machine

SALARY:$106400-$133000 bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:

We are home to the nations most iconic beer and beyond beer brands including Michelob ULTRA Americas #1 top-selling beer as well as Busch Light Budweiser Bud Light Stella Artois Cutwater Spirits and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers military veterans and first responders to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager Innovation Machineis responsible forleading the endtoend execution of innovation initiatives translating brand strategies and business priorities into commerciallyviableproducts and inmarket activations. This roleoperatesat the intersection of Marketing Sales Supply LogisticsandOperations with accountability fordevelopmentexecution crossfunctional alignment and ontime delivery of innovationprojects.

The position requires strong project leadershipbrand storytellingcommercial acumen and the ability to influence across functions to deliver innovation that drives growth and execution excellence.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

Innovation Execution & Commercialization

• Lead innovation projects from ideation through development alignment and commercialization ensuring readiness across liquid packaging assets and timing.

• Drive disciplined execution through structured operating cadences including scrums tastings and crossfunctional working sessions.

• Ensure innovation initiatives meet quality cost timing and execution standards prior to launch.

CrossFunctional Leadership

• Coordinate and align internal partners across Marketing Supply Chain Packaging Procurement Sales and Wholesalers to remove barriers andmaintaindelivery momentum.

• Act as the product owner for assigned innovation initiatives ensuring field and commercial readiness.

Commercial & Market Activation

• Partner with commercial teams to support sampling strategies launch plans and inmarket activation tied to innovation programs.

• Support priority brands and platforms through execution of flavor extensions limitedtime offerings and innovation launches.

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage innovation budgets and prioritize spend using performance metrics such as rate of sale distribution volume and execution effectiveness.

• Apply ROIdriven decision-making tooptimizeinvestment across innovation initiatives.

Stakeholder Influence & Communication

• Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external partners to influence outcomes without direct authority.

• Communicate progress risks and milestones clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

Scope & Impact

• Leads multiple crossfunctional innovation initiatives simultaneously often under accelerated timelines.

• Contributes directly to the successful launch and execution of highpriority innovation programs.

• Plays a critical role in connecting strategy to execution across the innovation pipeline.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Engineering ora relatedfield. MBA preferred.

• Must reside in St. Louis MO and be in office 5 days a week.

• 5 years of experience in innovation brand marketing commercial execution or project management within a CPG.

• Proven experience leading crossfunctional initiatives from concept through execution.

• Strong understanding of commercialization gotomarket execution and innovation processes.

• Innovationcommercializationand launch execution.

• Crossfunctional leadership and influence.

• Project and stakeholder management.

• Clear communication and execution discipline.

• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.

• PassionforBeer/Flavored Beer& New to the World brands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer-packaged goodsbeverage or adjacent industries.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply performance metrics to decision-making.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nations top brewer one of the fastest growing spirits companies and an insurgent force in energy drinks we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people facilities and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical Dental Vision Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

• Free Beer!