Innovation Project Manager

Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept development to launch for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client.

Main Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management.
• Provide full support for product and packaging innovation projects from concept development, feasibility validation, R&D, business proposal, and approval.
• Lead innovation project kick-off meetings and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate project discussions, including kick-off meetings, project update meetings, and lessons learned sessions, ensuring decisions and updates are effectively communicated.
• Regularly monitor innovation projects, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Assess project delays, identify risks, and propose accelerations to keep projects on track.
• Ensure the accuracy of information and compile all required inputs for complete project documentation and supporting materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management roles.
• Background in innovation project management within industries such as:
  • Pharmacy R&D
  • Supply Chain
  • Marketing
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong soft skills.
• Proficiency executing PM-related tasks using tools such as:
  • Gantt charts
  • Stakeholder matrix mapping and management
  • Risk analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Problem-solving
• Effective time management.
• Experience in innovation projects related to consumer packaged goods (required).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking ability.
• PM Certifications in one or more of the following:
  • PMI
  • PRISM
  • PRINCE2
  • AGILE
  • Or any other PM certification
• Experience interacting with international stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects in global accounts or companies.
• Proficiency with Martech and workflow management tools such as MS Project, Adobe Workfront, Asana, Monday.com, Veeva, Salesforce, Smartsheet, or Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.